Kleptomania
Kleptomania is the irresistible urge to steal things that you don't need and that usually have little value. It is considered to be psychological problem. Though, some people think that kleptomania isn’t a disorder or doesn’t cause many trouble, however they should carefully consider what kleptos feel and why can’t they stop stealing, yet they know that their actions can be harmful and cause lots of trouble.
It is very important to distinguish simple shoplifters from those people with kleptomania. Firstly, unlike typical shoplifters, people with kleptomania don't steal for personal gain. They steal simply because of an inexplicable urge. Most people with kleptomania steal from public places, such as stores and supermarkets. Some may steal from friends or acquaintances. Often, the stolen things have no value to the person with kleptomania and afterwards they just stash them away, never to be used. Things can also be donated, given away to family or friends, or even secretly returned to the place from which they were stolen.
There were many researches made to find out why people have kleptomania, however it is still unknown. Some researches evidence suggests that kleptomania may be linked to problems with a naturally occurring brain chemical called serotonin. There's also some evidence that kleptomania may be related to addictive disorders or to obsessive-compulsive disorder. But more research is needed to better understand the possible causes of kleptomania.
Though today there are no confirmed cure for kleptomania, still there are some things that can help person to stop stealing. Firstly, one should try to know more about kleptomania, that they could understand what is happening to them. What is more, they should learn relaxation and stress management exercises. Also they should find healthy outlets, which would help them to rechannel their urges to steal, through exercise and recreational activities.
Many people with kleptomania live lives of secret shame because they're afraid to seek mental health treatment. They should understand that kleptomania is a serious problem and if not coping with it, it can cause a lot of trouble.
References: http://www.mayoclinic, http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Kleptomania.html
It is very important to distinguish simple shoplifters from those people with kleptomania. Firstly, unlike typical shoplifters, people with kleptomania don't steal for personal gain. They steal simply because of an inexplicable urge. Most people with kleptomania steal from public places, such as stores and supermarkets. Some may steal from friends or acquaintances. Often, the stolen things have no value to the person with kleptomania and afterwards they just stash them away, never to be used. Things can also be donated, given away to family or friends, or even secretly returned to the place from which they were stolen.
There were many researches made to find out why people have kleptomania, however it is still unknown. Some researches evidence suggests that kleptomania may be linked to problems with a naturally occurring brain chemical called serotonin. There's also some evidence that kleptomania may be related to addictive disorders or to obsessive-compulsive disorder. But more research is needed to better understand the possible causes of kleptomania.
Though today there are no confirmed cure for kleptomania, still there are some things that can help person to stop stealing. Firstly, one should try to know more about kleptomania, that they could understand what is happening to them. What is more, they should learn relaxation and stress management exercises. Also they should find healthy outlets, which would help them to rechannel their urges to steal, through exercise and recreational activities.
Many people with kleptomania live lives of secret shame because they're afraid to seek mental health treatment. They should understand that kleptomania is a serious problem and if not coping with it, it can cause a lot of trouble.
References: http://www.mayoclinic, http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Kleptomania.html
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2 Komentarai (-ų):
Ties 2008 m. lapkričio 18 d. 01:14 ,
Ginte rašė...
Very informative text. I like reading it :)
Ties 2008 m. lapkričio 21 d. 02:25 ,
evaskelyte rašė...
Despite the fact that the text was also about kleptomania disorder, it was very interesting and coherent. Maybe in this text the new thing was a list of suggestions to kleptomaniacs how to reduce their wish to steal. When I read some articals about Kleptomania I didn't find any similar advice.
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