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Jan 26, 2005, 07:15 PM
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Hmerg. From what I understand, kleptomania is quite rare. The definition here didn't fully answer my question, so here we go.
Sometimes I need to take things. Usually not from stores, most often from my school, considering that's where I am most of the time. :| They're not things I actually want, usually just things like doorstops, screws, and light switch plates. I become fixed on one thing. If I don't or can't get it, I become extremely nervous, can't stop thinking about it, ect. An identical item will not do, I need that one. When I get them, I put them in a box in my closet.
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Jan 27, 2005, 01:10 PM
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Honestly....I don't know. Have heard of kleptomania, but not sure if that's what this is or not. Have you told anyone like a therapist or anything?
Welcome to the forums! Keep posting! Rayna
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Jan 27, 2005, 02:17 PM
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Interesting question.
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Jan 27, 2005, 03:43 PM
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welcome! hi there.
that is a good question. have you ever discussed it with a prefessional? also, could that be some form of OCD? i'm not too familiar with OCD, but it seems like there's deinite obsession of a particular thing then a compulsion to do it? then again, i may not have a clue as to what i'm talking about.  be safe and keep us informed? kd
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Jan 27, 2005, 10:05 PM
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i hate labels.
but it sure fits the description i read..... im sure you could figure it all out and stop having the need to steal, by seeing a therapist. about 5 years ago, i ended up being arrested and put on 3 years probation for my habitual stealing. dont go down that road! |
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Jan 27, 2005, 10:10 PM
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CHRYSTA: Could the items be symbolic of getting something you think you need, such as earning power (a diploma) from school, such as buying power when you take things from stores?
I realize that still doesn't answer your question. Sorry. I haven't a clue. Adieu |
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Jan 27, 2005, 10:13 PM
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That's very interesting chrysta. When did you first notice the need to take things and how old were you?
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Jan 29, 2005, 09:23 PM
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Bah.
 No, I haven't talked to anyone about it. I have seen people before, but I don't really like to actually talk to them :| As for when I first noticed, I'm not quite sure. I have a faint memory about taking the screws out of a grade school desk.
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Jan 30, 2005, 03:25 AM
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hmm I dunno.... I do know my mom likes to hide our stuff, and it's maddening!!!
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