What Is Kleptomania? Everything you need to know about  Kleptomania.

You might face or hear about someone who steals something from the supermarket or from the mall even though that they don’t really need it.

You might ask yourself why they do so? Is this a rare mental health disorder?

The answer is yes, it is a rare and serious mental health disorder, called Kleptomania. 

In this article we will discuss the meaning of Kleptomania, what are the symptoms of this rare mental health disorder? What could cause it? And is there any available treatment at the moment?  

Keep on reading to know more, and if you are looking for a professional consultant  please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556 

Or visit the clinic at this address:  93 El Merghany Street Cairo, Egypt

The Kleptomaniac Meaning

Kleptomaniac definition or the Kleptomania is a rare and serious mental health disorder that usually causes emotional pain to the patient and the surrounding loved ones if not treated. 

Kleptomania is the inability to resist the urge to steal items that are generally are not important or essentials and usually have little value. 

Kleptomania Symptoms

Kleptomania is characterized by problems with emotional and behavioral self-control. 

This generally means that if the person has an impulse control disorder, they might have difficulty resisting the drive to perform an act that’s 

If you have an impulse control disorder, you have difficulty resisting the harm to them or someone around them. 

Kleptomania symptoms may include:  

• Inability to resist the urge to steal items that are with small values.
• An increase in tension, anxiety leads to theft.
• Feeling pleasure, relief, or gratification while stealing
• Feeling terrible guilt, remorse, self-loathing, shame, or fear of arrest after the theft
• Return of the urges and a repetition of the kleptomania cycle

How Can You Help Beloved Ones With Kleptomania? 

Keep in your mind that Kleptomania  is a mental health condition, not a personal choice, so it might be helpful to emphasize these points

• Showing love to your loved one’s health and well being. 
• Telling them that you are worried about the risk of compulsive stealing. 
• Emphasizing that you totally understand that they suffer from a mental health issue and you are willing to offer help. 

Kleptomania Causes 

The cause of kleptomania is not known. However, there are some theories that suggest that a change in the bairn chemicals, as well as the surrounding environment. 

Kleptomania Treatment

Although that Kleptomania is a rare and serious mental health disorder, treatments are available that may help to minimize the urge to steal and live without addiction and shame.

Heading to a mental health doctor can be helpful, If you are looking for a consult please contact us on: 

02 24159997

01112169556 – 01002169556

Or visit our clinic at this address:  93 El Merghany Street Cairo, EgypT