Stealing habit is also called kleptomania. It is the urge to steal items of little value. Talking therapy and medications help improve this condition.
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I worry about my daughter's stealing habit. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has just turned seven. She has a strange habit of stealing. She steals at school, in grocery stores, and at home. She is not allowed to go to a friend's house because I am afraid she will steal there too. She steals stupid things like candy bars, gum, erasers, pencils, and li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. Many children in your daughter's age bracket steal. Those children do not know that the act is called stealing and it should not be done or it is socially embarrassing, etc. For them, they are taking something which they liked, of course, ... Read Full »
How to overcome the problem of imagining things?
Query: Hi doctor, Since I was a young kid, I have developed the habit of imagining things and making up characters which I liked. I also have the habit of craving to acquire the things that I like the most, even if it means taking them from someone else and keeping them for myself. Can you please describe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, We all have imaginations. This virtual world actually aids in relaxing us by enhancing our imaginations and helping us to establish goals. You can say a escape from day to day hurdles and problems but when it become in excess, then it start cr... Read Full »
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