 How many of you know what kleptomania is?  It is an Impulse-Control Disorder  It is an irresistible impulse to steal items that you don’t need and.

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 How many of you know what kleptomania is?  It is an Impulse-Control Disorder  It is an irresistible impulse to steal items that you don’t need and have no value to you.

 Powerful urges to steal items that you don’t need.  Feeling increased tension leading up to the theft.  Feeling pleasure or gratification while stealing.  Feeling terrible guilt or shame after the theft.

 Cause not known  There are several theories  Problems with a naturally occurring brain chemical  Serotonin  Helps regulate moods and emotions.  Head injury  Tends to appear in times of stress  Losses, separations, ending of an important relationship

 Fewer than 5% of identified shoplifters.  More common in females than in males.  Average age is 35  Some individuals start at 5 years old  0.6% of the population have Kleptomania.

 No cure  No standard kleptomania treatment  Researchers are still trying to look for one  Self-help groups  They may help  Medication or psychotherapy  Little scientific research  May benefit from taking a combination of medications

 Medications taken:  Antidepressants  Mood stabilizers  Anti-seizure medications  Addiction medications  Psychotherapy  Cognitive behavioral therapy  Identifies unhealthy, negative behavior  Psychodynamic therapy  Family therapy  Marriage counseling

 Begin in childhood  Many few patients come for help on their own accord  Sometimes its not even diagnosed

Discussion Is there a difference between kleptomaniacs and regular thieves? If so, what is the difference between the two?

Kleptomaniac-Bill Bryson  related related

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