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Kleptomania

Kleptomania. Guillermo Flores Period. #6 . Definition . Kleptomania Disorder It means that, an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need. . Associated Features .

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Kleptomania

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  1. Kleptomania Guillermo Flores Period. #6

  2. Definition • Kleptomania Disorder • It means that, an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.

  3. Associated Features • Associated thoughts, about Kleptomania are, when persons that shoplifts or takes things from other people houses. People with the impulse-control disorder called kleptomania persistent urge to steal. • It is not the idea of having the object that is appealing but, rather, the act of steeling the object.

  4. Etiology • The cause of kleptomania isn't known. There are several theories that suggest that changes in the brain may be at the root of kleptomania.  • Kleptomania may be linked to problems with a naturally occurring brain chemical called serotonin. • Serotonin helps regulate moods and emotions. Low levels of serotonin are common in people prone to impulsive behaviors.  

  5. Prevalence • Studies suggest that 0.6% of the general population may have this disorder and that it is more common in females. In patients who have histories of obsessive-compulsive disorder, some studies suggest a 7% correlation with kleptomania. • Other studies have reported a particularly high (65%) correlation of kleptomania in patients with bulimia. • obsessive-compulsive disorder, some studies suggest a 7% correlation with kleptomania. • Other studies have reported a particularly high (65%) correlation of kleptomania in patients with bulimia.

  6. Treatment & medication • Antidepressants. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat kleptomania. • Mood stabilizers. These medications are meant to even out your mood so that you don't have rapid or uneven changes that may trigger urges to steal.

  7. Treatment & medication • Anti-seizure medications. Although originally intended for seizure disorders, these medications have shown benefits in certain mental health disorders, possibly including kleptomania • Naltrexone is, known technically as an opioid antagonist, blocks the part of your brain that feels pleasure with certain addictive behaviors. It may reduce the urges and pleasure associated with stealing.

  8. Prognosis • The prognosis for recovery of kleptomania is fair, but can increase with a positive therapeutic relationship and a strong motivation to change the behavior. Kleptomania often goes untreated and results in legal difficulties.

  9. Berger, V. (2005). Kleptomania. Retrieved from http://www. psychologistanywhereanytime.com/disorders_psychologist_and_ psychologists/psychologist_kleptomania.htm • Mayo Clinic. (2011). Treatments and Drugs . In Kleptomania . Retrieved 2012, from • Gulli, L. (2012). Kleptomania. In Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders. Retrieved 2012, from http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Kleptomania.html#b

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