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Kleptomania: when compulsive stealing takes over your life

All In The Mind

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Understanding Kleptomania

This chapter delves into the psychological experience of kleptomania, featuring a personal account of an individual grappling with compulsive stealing. It explores the overwhelming urges, emotional turmoil, and misconceptions surrounding the condition, alongside the connections to mental health issues like OCD. The chapter highlights the complexities of kleptomania, its distinctive characteristics, and advancements in understanding its neurological underpinnings.

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