will my doctor give me something to take?
2006-09-10 04:28:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
as long as he gives u it and you don't steal it .i got it :)
2006-09-10 04:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kleptomania has several different treatments. Behavior modification therapy and family therapy may be used to treat kleptomaniacs.
Some medications that are used for people diagnosed with kleptomania are fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, lithium, trazodone and Valproate.
2006-09-10 04:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by CC Top 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment may include:
Psychologic Counseling or Therapy – Counseling or therapy may be in a group or one-to-one setting. It is usually aimed at dealing with underlying psychologic problems that may be contributing to kleptomania. It may also include:
Behavior modification therapy
Family therapy
Medications – Drugs used for treatment include:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which raise serotonin levels in the brain:
Fluoxetine (Prozac; most commonly used)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-09-10 04:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will drugs work? Not sure, but Getting a better paying job, or winning the lottery would.
2006-09-10 15:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Joel H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some kind of behavior modification process is probably what you would work through
however, medication looks like an option - according to wikipedia...for what that's worth...
2006-09-10 04:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must have it also
I just stole 2 points.
2006-09-10 04:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick me up something while you are out.
2006-09-10 04:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pinch me, I think I'm dreaming.
2006-09-10 04:34:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya u need treatment,.. what a nice name given to thieving no?
2006-09-10 07:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by Dr.Gagan Saini 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Will that be enough for you if he is giving it too you?
Seriously, if you are serious about this,. you should get mental help.
Now give me back my mouse please!
2006-09-10 04:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bloed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is it like to suffer from kleptomia?
2006-09-10 05:03:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋