Kleptomania
Addicted To
I have Kleptomania but when it gets bad I take something for it!
Signs
- Powerful urges to steal things that you don't need
- Feeling increased tension leading up to the theft
- Feeling pleasure while stealing
- Feeling guilt or shame after the theft
Causes
- Main cause is unknown
- Theory 1: Low serotonin levels
- Theory 2: Release of dopamine
- Theory 3: Head trauma
Diagnosis
- Fill out a psychological questionnaire
- You have an inability to resist urges to steal
- Increasing tension leading up to the theft
- Feel satisfied while stealing and after
Treatments
Medications
- Antidepressants
- Mood stabilizers
- Anti-seziure medications
- Addiction medications
Psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Interesting Facts
- More than 50% of bulimic people suffer from kleptomania as well
- 0.06% of the population suffer from kleptomania
- Approximately 2/3 of kleptomaniacs are females
Kleptomaniacs Anonymous
The Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending, and Hoarding
Email: terrenceshulman@theshulmancenter.com
Website: http://www.kleptomaniacsanonymous.com/
Location: Franklin, Michigan, United States
Phone: 248.358.8508