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Kleptomania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kleptomania (also spelled cleptomania ) (Greek: , kleptein, "to steal", μανία , "mania") is the condition of not being able to resist the urge to collect or hoard things. People with this disorde...
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Systematic desensitization was effective in reducing anxiety in these situations, after which the kleptomaniac behavior was reported to have ceased. ...
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Kleptomania is an impulse disorder characterized by the uncontrollable need to steal. Discusses the psychology of kleptomania. ... Not only does the disorder often occur as a side effect of another disorder, the person is usually hesitant to admit kleptomaniac behavior to the physician or counselor...
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“A kleptomaniac is someone who steals a lot but not particularly for monetary gain", says Terry Shulman who is a self confessed ex-shoplifter. He says that most people that shoplift in any compulsive manner are really crying out for help. ... Claiming that he’s found the pattern of behavior of ‘Atypical Theft Offenders’,
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The diagnostic criteria ... While we do not know the causes of kleptomania, there is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin. Stressors such as major losses may also precipitate kleptomanic behavior.
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Do you have a "Kleptomaniac tendency" linked to your behavior? "Kleptomaniac tendency" implies an irresistible impulse or urge (temptation) to steal things; irrespective of any economic motive behind that theft. Yes No Sometimes I become kleptomaniac!
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One of my best friends is a kleptomaniac. ... While it is important for you to talk to your friend, you want to make sure you are clear that you are not judging her behavior but rather want to help her get through this. You can also direct her to - I Shoplift - This is a question on TeenHealthFX which talks about another teen...
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