What is Kleptomania? Is Part of Bipolar Disorder?

The video addresses kleptomania, an impulse control disorder, by answering a viewer's question. It explains the disorder's criteria, distinguishing it from ordinary theft, and discusses its characteristics, such as tension before theft and relief afterward. The video also covers misconceptions, personal impacts, and the rarity of the disorder. Treatment options are limited, but mood stabilizers and cognitive behavior therapy may help. The disorder often starts in adolescence and can have periods of remission.

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