Kangana Ranaut is back with a bang. She is a powerhouse of talent and has also won a National Award for her role in Queen. This time she is back on the screen playing the role of a kleptomaniac and a gambling addict in her upcoming movie ‘Simran.’

Watch trailer of ‘Simran’ starring Kangana Ranaut as Kleptomaniac:

For the uninitiated, kleptomania is the inability to control the urge of stealing as it is called in simple terms. In the trailer, Kangana whose character’s name is Praful and is a Gujarati divorcee, she is seen in different disguises just to carry out her thefts well. She steals from different stores and does it without any guilt and that is a sign of a person dealing with kleptomania. On this note, here’s everything that you need to know about kleptomania.

What is kleptomania?

Kleptomania also called kleptomania is an impulsive control disorder where a person cannot control the urge to steal. Since many people consider it to be just a ‘bad habit’, it goes unnoticed and is never really treated. Kleptomania is related to several other psychiatric disorders like anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse. The only way to get it treated is by providing regular therapies. Since it can be classified as a psychiatric disorder, never ignore any signs of kleptomania.

Causes of kleptomania:

The exact cause of kleptomania isn’t yet known. However, according to some theories, it is said that one of the major causes of kleptomania can be because of some changes that occur in the brain. When there is a low level of serotonin (a brain chemical), people tend to show signs of impulsive behavior.

Symptoms of kleptomania:

The first and foremost important sign is the irresistible urge to steal even the smallest items. It can be hair clips, spoons, paper glasses or anything else. You just feel like stealing anything that catches your attention in shops and shopping malls.

You feel immense relief and pleasure after you have stolen. This is another symptom of kleptomania that should certainly not be ignored.

When the theft is not done to take revenge or because of any personal grudge or need, it means you are a kleptomaniac. When a person is suffering from kleptomania, he/she steals to control his/her anxiety, to get that pleasure and not for any personal gain.

Kleptomaniacs behave just like any other normal person would. They just walk into a store, pick an item, put it in their bag and leave the store like nothing happened, with hardly any guilt. And the stealing is done more often than not, more like compulsive stealing.

Now since you know everything about kleptomania, if you are suffering from the same, it is time you get yourself checked and treated. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Just visit a specialist and get some therapies done.And as far as Kangana is concerned, you will have to watch the movie to see how she deals with her kleptomania problem. You can watch the trailer of Simran above. Kangana is fresh as a breeze!