# Impulse

Impulse buys from the pandemic are being re-evaluated, while kleptomania is discussed as an impulse control disorder. Social media posts highlight the contrast between disciplined decision-making and impulsive actions across various contexts.

### About Impulse
Impulse is a term used to describe a sudden, strong urge or inclination to act, often without forethought.  

### Insights
- impulse engagements is up 24.74% from the previous week.

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/impulse/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [------] +25%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -53%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +79%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +128%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-03-07  

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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/impulse/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/impulse/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Impulse in the last [--] hours which is down 8.90% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-15  
  
  
### Sentiment: 73%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:impulse/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/impulse/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 73%  
Daily Average: 76%  
[--] Week: 68% +4%  
[--] Month: 52% -22%  
[--] Months: 52% -27%  
[--] Year: 52% -32%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-05-08  
1-Year Low: 19% on 2025-08-24  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Impulse Control & Discipline: (30%) Posts discussing the importance of self-control and discipline over impulsive actions, particularly in financial and personal decision-making.
- Financial & Investment Strategies: (25%) Discussions around investment strategies, market analysis, and financial planning, often contrasting disciplined approaches with impulse buys.
- Personal Growth & Self-Improvement: (20%) Content focusing on self-improvement, learning, and developing better habits, emphasizing the role of discipline over immediate gratification.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Impulsive Behavior in Various Contexts: (15%) Mentions of impulsive actions in news and social media, ranging from consumer behavior to political reactions and personal choices.
- Technical Analysis & Market Trends: (10%) Posts analyzing market trends and technical indicators, sometimes referencing 'impulse' in the context of price movements.
  

### Top Impulse News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Impulse Records - The New York Times Listen to our experts selections from one of jazzs great labels with tracks from Sonny Rollins Archie Shepp Gato Barbieri and more"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/arts/music/impulse-records-jazz-music.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2026-02-05T07:48Z 52.9M followers, [---] engagements


"From Pelotons to pets the pandemic impulse buys we grew to hate Vox From Pelotons to pets the Covid buys people wish theyd left on the shelves"  
[News Link](https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23279350/pandemic-consumer-buys-peloton-bike-games-dog-covid) [@AsteadWH](/creator/x/AsteadWH) 2025-11-16T16:45Z 941K followers, 134.5K engagements


"Kleptomania - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic If you have this impulse control disorder you can"  
[News Link](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kleptomania/symptoms-causes/syc-20364732) [@MayoClinic](/creator/x/MayoClinic) 2022-03-04T00:59Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements



### Top Impulse Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"In Django Unchained Dr. Schultz killing Calvin Candie isnt impulse or swagger. He knows it will doom him and likely Django too but he refuses to let evil stand unchallenged. Im sorry I couldnt resist. Greatest Im dead and I know it scene in a movie Greatest Im dead and I know it scene in a movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheCinesthetic/status/2021312212095336590) [@TheCinesthetic](/creator/x/TheCinesthetic) 2026-02-10T19:56Z 1.5M followers, 175.1K engagements


"people literally kill themselves if they dont learn this quick enough You either become a better person make money both neither quit or kill yourself shits so crazy and the more spiritually literate and conscious you become the more life showers you with all wealth The good thing about trading Even if you never become profitable you still go on the deepest spiritual journey of your life. You start wanting money you end up discovering: Your ego issues Your impulse control problems Your fear of uncertainty Your need to be right The good thing about trading Even if you never become profitable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Farodbb/status/2021269973864153153) [@Farodbb](/creator/x/Farodbb) 2026-02-10T17:08Z 40.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Other people with head deformities don't go around abusing animals. Doctor in Japan is a CAT abuser Ginza Mainichi Clinic Director #YutaYamamoto cat abuser Throws the cat and is "Crushing it with full body weight" @PhaedraXTeddy The frontal lobe manages executive functions like decision-making problem-solving impulse control and planning. It also handles personality emotions social behavior voluntary movements and speech production. Damage can affect these areas significantly. @PhaedraXTeddy The frontal lobe manages executive functions like decision-making problem-solving impulse control and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PhaedraXTeddy/status/2021249982683095045) [@PhaedraXTeddy](/creator/x/PhaedraXTeddy) 2026-02-10T15:48Z 38.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@NatCon2022 The wealthiest Blacks commit more crime rape and murder than the poorest Whites. This isn't about socio-economics it's about racial differences in behavior empathy IQ and impulse control. Virtue signaling and DEI does not change anthropological facts stats and reality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertsepehr/status/2021245901524676862) [@robertsepehr](/creator/x/robertsepehr) 2026-02-10T15:32Z 139K followers, [----] engagements

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