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What Is Kleptomania?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Question: It was broughht to attention that I have or have had a proble all y life this person called e a klepto and told e to look up the deffenition and seek help after reading bout it I dont know how to go bout getting help i XXXXX of it what do i do
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kleptomania.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Kleptomania is a condition in which a person has urge to steal the things that he doesn't even need.
It is a psychological disorder.
We would try our best to help you with this.
To help you better I need following details:
1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. Do you know you are suffering from this?
3. Do you accept this?
4. Please mention what you really do?
5. Any addictions like Alcoholism and Smoking?

Revert with these details for a better help.
Stay Healthy.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Anshul Varshney

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Practicing since :2009

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What Is Kleptomania?

Brief Answer: Kleptomania. Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Kleptomania is a condition in which a person has urge to steal the things that he doesn't even need. It is a psychological disorder. We would try our best to help you with this. To help you better I need following details: 1. Since when are you having this problem? 2. Do you know you are suffering from this? 3. Do you accept this? 4. Please mention what you really do? 5. Any addictions like Alcoholism and Smoking? Revert with these details for a better help. Stay Healthy.