Is it possible that Kleptomania can co-occurs with Personality disorder ?
From some research I found that Kleptomania can occurs with Personality disorder especially in cluster B (Borderline and Anti social personality disorder) but I’m not sure about that .. is it possible or not? Or they can occurs in other group (cluster A or C) ?
And how court judge in this case in England or USA ? Is it possible that court will reduce penalty ?
If you have any text or research paper , Please recommend me
Thank you in advance for your help in this matter
Regards,
Punthita
Having another mental illness. People with kleptomania often have another mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, an eating disorder, substance use disorder or a personality disorder.
From: Kleptomania - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A personality disorder is no excuse for an offence which has to be payed.
A personality disordered person is often not able or willing to go to treatment.
Over 50 years of clinical experience I am unaware of this possible connection. Those who present with Cluster B syndromes tend to be more aggressive and even violent. I believe kleptomania to be an indication of compulsive and impulsive pathogenesis.
Rich
We also need to remember that any diagnostic system, DSM, ICD etc, is a theoretical model of the lived world in which any combinations of disorders are possible. More likely combinations for clinical judgments seem to include impulse disorder, neuroses, and personality disorders, rather than more severe disorders.
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