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Why do people become kleptomaniacs?
Thanks for asking.
It might only affect between 03 and 06 of the population, but still public awareness of kleptomania is pretty strong.
It's come to our attention through portrayals in films and TV series over the years, as well as real-life examples of Hollywood celebrities being prone to it despite all their riches.
So the chances are you already know that kleptomania is a behavioural disorder which sees people feel an intense urge to steal.
Often the item being stolen doesn't hold any great financial or sentimental value.
And like with Hollywood celebs, the kleptomaniac probably doesn't even need it.
What's more, they're generally aware that what they're doing is wrong.
It's just that the temptation to steal is so strong that they can't resist going on in the brain of someone that has kleptomania.
As we touched on earlier, kleptomaniacs don't steal an object because they really need or desire it, but rather for the intense thrill the act brings on.
It's characterized as a mental disorder, and psychiatryorg says that it has features in common with other addictive disorders like substance use or gambling.
We know that kleptomania is down to impulse control problems, but according to medical news today, we still don't know the underlying cause.
Experts believe it results from biochemical and neurological abnormalities in the brain and, more specifically, an imbalance in neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which regular listeners will remember are two of our so-called happy hormones.
Low serotonin levels are common in people who are prone to impulsive behavior, while the act of stealing triggers dopamine release in kleptomaniacs, leading to pleasant feelings which motivate them to repeat the act over and over.
Kleptomaniacs often feel ashamed making it difficult for them to seek help.
It's also typically challenging to identify a kleptomaniac, as they're generally pretty good at hiding their behavior until they get caught, of course.
And depending on the situation that could lead to serious legal consequences.
There aren't any specific treatments for kleptomania, but doctors typically combine forms of psychotherapy and medication.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help kleptomaniacs to understand their thoughts and behavior and learn how to control their urges, while medications like Prozac can be used to increase serotonin levels in the brain.
There you have it.
Now you know why people become kleptomaniacs.
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