Kleptomania

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Conclusion

Causes

I think in the future, there is a change that scientists will find a cure for kleptomania. I don't think that the statistics of kleptomania will change drastically since it is already not very common.

Scientist don't know what causes this mental illness, but they have a theory that it is possible it can happen after a brain injury.

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Symptoms

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A Day in the Life of a Kleptomaniac

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Kleptomania has many symptoms such as:

• Powerful urges to steal
• Increased tension before theft
• Gratification when stealing
• Guilt after stealing

Valerie is a senior in high school and she has many friends such as Brooke, Katelyn and Selena. One day, Valerie and her friends wanted to go to the mall after school. After school Valerie, Brooke, Katelyn and Selena drove to the mall together. When they got there, Brooke, Katelyn and Selena wanted to go to the Forever 21 store, but Valerie wanted to go to Aeropostle.

“I will catch up with you later,” Valerie said.

“Alright,” Selena said, “I’ll call you when we are done looking around in Forever 21.”

Valerie walked to the Aeropostle store and looked at many different clothes. Valerie later this new shirt that she really liked and she wanted to try it on. It fit her perfectly! But then, Valerie’s head started pounding and her hands become really sweaty.

Why does my head hurt so much? Valerie thought to herself. Are there any store clerks around? No. Are there any surveillance cameras? Yes. But they are facing other direction. Yes. This is good.

Valerie then quickly stuffed the shirt into her giant purse. And a wave of relief and guilt washed over her.

Why do I do this so much? It’s not like I am dying for this stuff. I don’t usually wear it in the end anyways. Oh well. As long as I never get caught, it’s not that big of a deal.

Kleptomania

By: Peyton Boyd

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Coping

There are many ways to cope with yourself if you have kleptomania. Some ways you can cope with kleptomania are:

• Stick to your treatment plan
• Educate yourself
• Discover what drives you
• Get treatment for substance abuse or other mental health problems
• Find healthy outlets
• Learn relaxation and stress management
• Stay focused on your goal

Risk Factors

Prevention

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There are many risk factors when it comes to kleptomania. A parent or sibling or being that has kleptomania may increase your risk of having kleptomania. Being female can also increase your risk of having kleptomania. Having another mental illness such as bipolar disease, anxiety disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse or personality disorders can lead to kleptomania. Head trauma or brain injuries may also lead to kleptomania

Treatment

Medication depends on your overall situation and other conditions you may have. A combination of medications may benefit kleptomania such as:

Antidepressants

• Prozac
• Paxil
• Lurvox

Mood stabilizers

• Lithobid

Anti-seizure medications

• Topamax

Addiction medications

• Revia
• Vivitrol

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Covert sensitization
• Aversion Therapy
• Systematic Desensitization

Where is it Most Relevant?

Based on the information I have on kleptomania, I think that it happens more in delveloped communities with lots stores and where the theft rate is very high such as cities like New York.

Definition

Kleptomania is an impulse-control disorder which that can make people feel the unstoppable urge to steal items that they don’t necessarily need or items that little to no value to them. Lots of people take advantage of kleptomania and say that their stealing is because they have kleptomania. Although, 5% of all shoplifters have kleptomania. Kleptomania can cause lots of emotional pain to you and others. Kleptomaniacs are often afraid to seek mental health help and are often girls and adolescene. There is no known cure for kleptomania.