Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs KleptomaniaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewKleptomania is a serious disorder that causes an irresistible urge to steal items that aren't needed and are usually of little value. SymptomsConsequences can include job loss, financial penalties, and trouble with the law. TreatmentsNo cure exists. But treatment with talk therapy and medication, such as antidepressants, may help end the cycle of compulsive stealing. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use