my fren hav the habit of stealing things. she says she cant stop the urge to pick up something and many a time

Question

has been caught but still she carrys on........ can somebody suggest a cure for her?

Answer 1

Kleptomania is an inability to resist impulses of stealing. A person with this disorder is compelled to steal things, generally things of little or no value, such as pens, paper clips, or small toys. They are often unaware of performing the theft until some time later. Kleptomania is distinguished from shoplifting or ordinary theft, as shoplifters and thieves generally steal for monetary value, or associated gains and usually display intent or premeditation, while people with kleptomania aren't necessarily contemplating the value of the items they steal or even the theft until they are compulsed.

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.

I recommend the drug Zyban or Wellbutrin XL.

Answer 2

She can only push her luck so far. They will arrest her so many times she will be known as a thief. The store can refuse for her to come back in. If caught another time fines are more probation (community service) for so many hours. She can also get you involved you being with her. She is crying out for help for something ask her what is going on what is wrong, not with the shoplifting but in her life

Answer 3

She probably won't stop until she's caught by security and prosecuted. That might help.

Oh yeah, the word is 'FRIEND' not 'fren'.

Answer 4

well... she will only stop when things really get very serious for her...