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| Kleptomania |
Term:
Kleptomania
Description:
Compulsion to steal. The objects are usually taken, not for their monetary value or need, but for their symbolic meaning associated with some emotional conflict; they are often returned or hidden.
Symptoms:
n/a
Treatment:
Treatment usually involves psychotherapy to uncover the underlying emotional problems.
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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