Kleptomania Disorder: A Rare Compulsion to Steal for Self-Gratification

Stealing is an immoral offense which disgraces God even if the crime is unintentional or vice versa. Kleptomania disorder is termed as compulsive stealing although an offender can afford to buy the stolen object or food.  Most of these items are usually with no value at all. However, the fulfilment of it brings an immeasurable sense of pleasure after the consummation. These articles are thrown away after being stolen. It is simply defined as a consistent impulse to steal without taking into consideration about its importance and use. Oftentimes, kleptomaniacs do not steal out  of anger and vengeance. Similarly, the alleged kleptomaniac hoards the merchandise or objects and returns them after a certain  period of time. Hence, they also feel guilty after an offense. This one-of-kind condition affects 0.3 or.0.6 people the world over.

Kleptomania disorder results in pleasure or self-gratification.

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The signs and symptoms of a kleptomania disorder happens abruptly without any definite  scheme or plan. It is entirely different from shoplifting because the latter has a devised strategy. Shoplifters are committing it  because they lack financial resources. Here are the noticeable signs and symptoms of klepto disorder.

• Recurrent failure to resist a stealing impulse, which is not related to personal or financial needs.
• Heightened tension prior to stealing.
• Gratification. pleasure and happiness during the immoral act itself.
• The stealing act is not classified  as antisocial  or  manic disorders.

Kleptomania is not an antisocial disorder.

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At an early age, the kleptomania disorder is manifested during childhood and onwards. It is very  common among males than females. People who are afflicted with this, might have other problems such as the following: Depressive and bipolar, anxiety, eating,  personality and substance-abuse disorders to name a few. Researchers have significant findings that the aggravating psychological problem are in the same way caused by neurotransmitter pathways which are responsible for behavioral addictions.- Dopamine, serotonin and oploid systems are just a few of these hormonal problems.

Kleptomania begins during childhood stage.

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A kleptomania disorder is categorically classified in the spectrum of obsessive -compulsive disorders because its main culprits allude their psychological problem as the undesirable intrusion into their mental state. Moreover, it could also be a mood disorder like depression. Meanwhile, there are other psychological approaches which could somehow be contributory to its onset and aggravation in the later years of a supposed kleptomaniac. The psychoanalytic viewpoint states that stolen objects are compensatory mechanisms for their feelings of neglect during childhood.  A cognitive behavior approach describes it as an act of reinforcement for stealing an item. Afterwards, it becomes habitual when negative consequences are not present yet.

Kleptomania becomes habitual after a series of positive reinforcements.

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Several treatments for kleptomania disorders were discovered as medical professionals are trying to curb the addiction by other means without medications.  On non-medication area, kleptomaniacs are subjected to psychotherapy sessions specifically the cognitive behavioral therapy approach. It is centered on a person's thoughts and behaviors which compel the individual to steal.  In this kind of treatment, a subject is allowed to recognize the sudden urge and the factors which trigger it. Aside from these, there are proven medications which are highly effective to control this alarming and socially inappropriate form of compulsion. Some of these are: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and antidepressants. Other forms of therapies might be adopted too. Psychodynamic behavioral modification and family therapies have been commonly suggested by psychotherapists.

Kleptomania can be resolved by medication and other therapy modalities.

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Kleptomania disorder is a uncontrollable impulse to do something against your will. If you are suffering from this psychological problem, do not hesitate to consult us. We will be more than glad to help you to free yourself from this senseless addiction.