Cleptomania in Barranquilla, Colombia

Kleptomania

What is kleptomania?

Kleptomania is an impulse-control disorder characterized by a repeated inability to resist the urge to steal objects that are generally not needed. A person may experience increasing tension or an urge before the theft and relief, guilt or shame afterward.

When should I seek help for kleptomania?

Professional evaluation is recommended when there are repeated thefts driven by an uncontrollable urge, emotional distress, guilt, shame or consequences affecting family, social, work or financial life. Assessment can help distinguish kleptomania from other behavioral or mental health conditions.

What specialists treat kleptomania?

Psychologists and psychotherapists can address impulse control, emotions and behavioral patterns through psychotherapy. Psychiatrists can provide medical evaluation, identify associated conditions such as anxiety, depression or other impulse-control problems and consider medication when clinically appropriate. In some cases, both professionals work together.

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