Impulse Disorder – Kleptomania

You may question what is this word, Kleptomania?? There are so many thousands did not recognize this word including me one of them before I knew this word. Kleptomania defined by a few features failure to resist impulses to steal items that are not needed or sought for personal use or monetary value. This action can be distinguished from shoplifting which was well-planned and motivated. The stolen objects sometimes a little value to the individual, who could have affordable to pay. The main diagnostic are as follows:

· The impulses to steal are neither for personal use or monetary worth.

· The patient experiences increasing of tension before the theft

· The patient feels gratification, pleasure or relief at the time of theft

· The purpose of stealing is not either for revenge, anger or hallucinations

Let’s see the causes of this disorder. Kleptomania is rare overall. But most of them having this disorder are more common in females with average age of 35 & within 16 years of duration. They are often having mood or behavior disorder such as depression and anxiety at the same time that links with brain chemical serotonin abnormalities.

If you, your friend or family members experienced in this disorder below are some ways of treatments to consider.

· Psychotherapies – counseling or therapy in a group or one-on-one setting will be useful. Family therapy is also important since this disorder can be disruptive from families.

· Pharmacotherapy – antidepressant has been found useful in many cases of kleptomania.