Question 1

what causes  kleptomania?

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Too complex: There probably is no one cause for this disorder.  It appears to be psychological in nature which means the reason will be different for each person who has the disorder.

Question 2

how can i break my kleptomania?

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Seek help: It is not likely that one can cure their own psychological disorder.  One must have insight into why a behavior is done to change it.  Very few people have that kind of insight.  Psychotherapy is the usual process for understanding oneself and making changes.

Question 3

what is the medical cause of kleptomania?

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Kleptomania: There is no known medical cause of kleptomania. It is a psychiatric disorder categorized among the impulse control disorders. The release of dopamine, the reward neurotransmitter, gives a "high", when people steal and/or engage in other risky behaviors such as gambling. There might be some genetic component involved. Brain injury may sometimes suspected as a possible trigger for kleptomania.

Question 4

what things make kleptomania more likely?

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Kleptomania: Kleptomania is is an irresistible urge to steal items of trivial value.  Causes are unknown for this complex disorder, head injury may precipitate symptoms however most cases stem from a history of poor parenting, relationship conflicts, or acute stressors—abrupt occurrences that cause stress.  There may be associated personality disorder or mood disorder that can be treated.

Question 5

how canyou deal with kleptomania in children?

Accepted Answer

Kleptomania: It is an impulse control disorder, characterized by urge to steal. It can occur with mood, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse & obsessive compulsive do. Treatment is thru cognitive behavioral therapy & medications to treat the associated comorbid disorders.

Question 6

should kleptomania suffers take something for it?

Accepted Answer

Stealing: This is a form of compulsive maladaptive behavior to feelings of loss deprivation and conflict.  Cognitive behavioral treatment is best
ssri if depressed.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: kleptomania?

Accepted Answer

Stealing : Kleptomania is a psychological disorder whereby the individual has an irresistible urge to steal.

Question 8

is kleptomania something that comes from being taught bad habits?

Accepted Answer

It can be: That is a very common way for that to develop.

Question 9

could someone that has a control disorder like kleptomania go to prison?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Arrest and imprisonment can be "complications" of kleptomania. Although the individual with kleptomania may feel compelled to act on their impulse, they know it is wrong/illegal and while the legal system may take the condition into account, they often do not.

Question 10

is kleptomania a real mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Kleptomania is very different from a person stealing for monitary gain or stealing things that are necessary to live.  In general, the items stolen are of little value either to the person or monitarily.  Yet the person cannot resist the impulse to take them.

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