Kleptomania
Kleptomania is characterized by recurrent inability to resist stealing items, often unnecessary for personal use or monetary gain.
Kleptomania
Kleptomania is characterized by recurrent inability to resist stealing items, often unnecessary for personal use or monetary gain. The act relieves tension or provides gratification but leads to guilt, legal issues, and social impairment.
What constitutes Kleptomania?
- Recurrent failure to resist urges to steal
- Tension before the act and relief or pleasure afterward
- Not motivated by anger, revenge, or financial need
Symptoms and warning signs
- Repeated theft of items not needed
- Feelings of tension before stealing and relief afterward
- Shame, guilt, or avoidance of social situations
- Legal consequences or relational conflicts
Causes and risk factors
- Impulse control deficits and emotional regulation difficulties
- Genetic and neurobiological factors (serotonin dysregulation)
- Co-occurring psychiatric disorders: mood disorders, OCD, or substance use
Treatment approaches
- CBT: addressing urges, coping skills, and relapse prevention
- Medication: SSRIs or mood stabilizers in select cases
- Supportive psychotherapy: addressing guilt, shame, and social reintegration
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