I'm 29. I've been stealing since I can remember. When I was really young it started with lip gloss from jcpennys, and then change from my mom. Now it's just from stores, and since prices are skyrocketed the urge is even worse. It's like I can't make myself pay for smething that's so expensive. Even though I was still stealing before.... I know I have a problem. I want to know how to fix it.
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Maybe think of the damage stealing causes. Your not just stealing from the store, your stealing from everyone. The stores raise prices to adjust for theft so your taking money from poor people who can barely afford things to begin with. I don't know if that will help but I hope it does. Same reason you shouldn't commit insurance fraud... Your not just taking from big evil insurance companies your making EVERYONE pay more. If that's not enough motivation what about the embarrassment of getting caught and arrested?
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Hi, I had stilling issue about half of year ago, I was too scared to go to the GP because I thought that I will be reported to the police and suffered from stealing addiction for four years. My mental health got so bad that I had a suicid attempt. After that I went to the GO because I realised that if I won’t get professional help I will simply die. Everyone, GP and later on a psychologist were very nice to me and nobody reported me. Instead I was and still go through treatment. After a few months of treatment which was antidepressants and weekly therapy I had no more stealing issue. Turned out that I suffered from depression and stealing was a coping mechanism. My point is that it might me a mental health disorder which needs to get treated by a professional, don’t be afraid of telling a dictator, they can help you.
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I’m 30 and I have the exact same issue. It’s extremely difficult to stop. I’m scared I’m going to get caught one day, especially because I dont want that on my record.
How did you get into GP? Do u know Of any resources. My habit I fear is beginning to become uncontrollable and I want to seek help but I have limited options at the moment.
I feel the same way, I’m sorry that You are going thru this but If it’s any consolation It’s nice to know someone else understands.
In Britain everyone is connected to a local GP surgery. Make a GP appointment and he or she will give you help and support you need. Alternatively, you can get private counselling or private therapy. There are also local mental health support surfaces you might be able to access.
funny, I dropped a yogurt and it broke. I thought of the wasted food, and how the worker would have to account for cleaning it up and it was probably coming out of the salary of the people paid the least. I thought about the inconvenience, and how embarrassing it was that everyone knew the mess was made by me because I had casually chosen to carry items instead of getting a shopping cart with entitlement. I thought about that, so I donated 2$ to the feed the hungry kids thing that pops up while checking out.
So, I think it’s about imagining the scales of justice. And what you want your input to be on that scale. And keeping that healthy security camera on your shoulder.
The other day I saw people being stopped for stealing food. Now, they just capture thw fpotage on a camera, and use it as evidence until youve stolen enough that they can charge you with a LOT of theft.
I would try to see why you feel you shouldnt have to pay for your items. If it is too expensive, why do you feel it is so valuable, that you are willing to steal? the cost is your self perc3ption, really.
Hello! I have same issue and would love to talk to someone. I don’t get why I do it.
I’m also going through this and want to find a support group but can’t.
this was the worst response i have ever seen in this website
have you found a support group yet?