I never shoplifted or stole things before in my life but when I was escalating into mania I began stealing small things from stores. I got a "kick" out of it. I guess that went along with "risky/thrill seeking behaviors" manic people display. I stole small stuff and I did it in a kind of bold, cocky manner. I had plenty of money but I would just steal. For example, I remember in Staples I was making some copies and there was a display (by the register) of these wacky looking neon colored ballpoint pens that lit up and flashed when you pressed down to write. They had a chain and ring at the end (like a keychain). I was fascinated with them. So when I was waiting to pay for my copies I just put reached over and grabbed one and hooked it to a ring on my purse. (Nobody was in line in back of me). The clerk seemed not to notice and I just walked out with my (paid for) copies and with the pen dangling from my purse! Another time I was in a small boutique and along with an armload of clothes which I was taking to the fitting room I stopped and started looking at earrings. They weren't expensive (maybe $10-$15). I tried on several pair then headed to the fitting room with the ones I liked on my ears. I tried on the clothes and decided not to buy any and then I walked out wearing the earrings! I suppose some serious consequences could have occured if I was caught (however I don't know what that would've been for a $ 3.00 pen!). I've never done it again and I know I wasn't in my right mind when I did it. Has anyone ever done this (or similar) while manic?