Kleptomania

             In today's society there are people around use with different problems. These problems are classified in many categories, that range from depression to anorexia. While we look at those people differently they are really like us but their problems may be different or even the same as our own. One such psychological disorder is Impulse-Control Disorder. This disorder is relatively unknown and there are a variety of different disorders under Impulse-Control Disorders which include Kleptomania.
             An Impulse-Control Disorder is a psychological disorder in which the person cant control a sudden impulse to do something harmful and they have to inability to resist it. The person before doing this act feels a great deal of anxiety and pressure. Afterwards the person feels relieved. The five main impulse control disorders are Kleptomania, Pyromania, Pathological Gambling, Trichotillomania, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. In all these disorders the person feels relieved after doing the action.
             As an Impulse Control Disorder, Kleptomania involves the symptom of the inability to suppress sudden urges. In the case of Kleptomania the person has the sudden urge to steal an item. The item is usually an item that has no value to the person. Also this action is not preplanned, so people who regularly are caught shoplifting usually don't have Kleptomania. Many shoplifters though say they have Kleptomania to avoid being prosecuted. Also, usually many people with Kleptomania can afford the items that they steal . Another symptom of Kleptomania is the feeling of pleasure after stealing the item. Also the thefts of items are not committed because of any hallucinations or delusions, and also not out of anger. Another symptom is that the person committing the act does not feel like they are doing harm to themselves or others, but after awhile some may feel quilt towards their actions . The person also keeps what they steal a secret from ot...

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