I am so glad you found this out! Sometimes people are quick to condemn "pills" to resolve mental issues. It can totally be a matter of brain chemistry. Fix the imbalance, the problem gets better, sometimes remarkably so.
No one thinks a type I diabetic should "just deal with" their blood sugar...
Too true.
One thing that helps me with impulse control is to have a rule about buying stuff.
I want this. Ok, wait two weeks. Do you still want this?
1) Yes.
What do I have to do to get this/take care of this/afford this? Figure that out.
2) No.
Good thing I didn't get it then!