Kleptomania is a mental disorder ,which is charaterized as condition of not beeing able to avoid the urge to steal.People with this disorder are compelled to steal things, generally things of little or no value, such as pens, paper clips, tape, small toys, or packets of sugar or sachets of honey. Some may not be aware that they have committed the theft.This disorder usually begins during puberty and usually lasts until late adulthood. In some cases, the disorder may never stop and lasts throughout the person's life.Kleptomania appears to be much more common in females.There is also some association with other disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Kleptomania involves the failure to resist impulses to steal things that are not needed for either personal use or for their monetary value.These patients have an irresistible inclination to steal. Often they throw away the stolen goods. They are mostly interested in the kick of the stealing itself.Another aspect of kleptomania involves experiencing tension before the theft and feelings of pleasure, gratification or relief when committing the theft. The stealing is not done to express anger or vengeance, or in response to a delusion or hallucination, and is not attributed to conduct disorder, a manic episode or antisocial personality disorder.It is obviously difficult to document the precise number of people with this problem. People with kleptomania often have another psychiatric disorder, often a mood disorder such as depression and anxiety. There is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin.Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders are common in individuals with kleptomania.The treatmants for this dosorder are :psychological counselling therapy and medication drugs.It is very important to search for a help if someone see that he has a seriouos first signs of kleptomania.
Kleptomania involves the failure to resist impulses to steal things that are not needed for either personal use or for their monetary value.These patients have an irresistible inclination to steal. Often they throw away the stolen goods. They are mostly interested in the kick of the stealing itself.Another aspect of kleptomania involves experiencing tension before the theft and feelings of pleasure, gratification or relief when committing the theft. The stealing is not done to express anger or vengeance, or in response to a delusion or hallucination, and is not attributed to conduct disorder, a manic episode or antisocial personality disorder.It is obviously difficult to document the precise number of people with this problem. People with kleptomania often have another psychiatric disorder, often a mood disorder such as depression and anxiety. There is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin.Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders are common in individuals with kleptomania.The treatmants for this dosorder are :psychological counselling therapy and medication drugs.It is very important to search for a help if someone see that he has a seriouos first signs of kleptomania.
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