<p>Wikipedia has a list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impulse_control_disorder" rel="nofollow noreferrer">impulse control disorders</a> described in the DSM.</p>

<p>As can be seen from the list, many "official" names of impulsive disorders do not end in mania - eg, pathological gambling, sexual compulsion, compulsive buying, and the one most closely related to what is described in the question: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathological_lying" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Pathological lying</a>.  And if it doesn't fit in the latter category, then:</p>

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  <p>Disorders characterized by impulsivity that were not categorized
  elsewhere in the DSM-IV-TR were also included in the category
  "Impulse-control disorders not elsewhere classified".</p>
</blockquote>

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Arnon Weinberg
<p>Almost like an addiction, similar to the way a pyromaniac feels about fire or burning...  I don't know if there's even a word for this, seeing as it's not a common experience, but if there is, it would probably end with "maniac"?</p>

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Is there a diagnostic term for a person who impulsively keeps secrets?
Elliana
# Is there a diagnostic term for a person who impulsively keeps secrets?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-10-16)

Almost like an addiction, similar to the way a pyromaniac feels about fire or burning... I don't know if there's even a word for this, seeing as it's not a common experience, but if there is, it would probably end with "maniac"?

**Tags:** abnormal-psychology, terminology, compulsive


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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-10-16. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

Wikipedia has a list of [impulse control disorders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impulse_control_disorder) described in the DSM.

As can be seen from the list, many "official" names of impulsive disorders do not end in mania - eg, pathological gambling, sexual compulsion, compulsive buying, and the one most closely related to what is described in the question: [Pathological lying](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathological_lying). And if it doesn't fit in the latter category, then:

> Disorders characterized by impulsivity that were not categorized
> elsewhere in the DSM-IV-TR were also included in the category
> "Impulse-control disorders not elsewhere classified".


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