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depression, holidays & stealing

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I recently got a job at a clothing store. I went back to work because of the economy and we had to close our store..I'm not sure why I am feeling this way. There is no security system in the store, I am so broke this year all I want to do is steal some clothes or Jewelry. I KNOW ITS WRONG..I CAN'T HELP IT. The other day I took a pair of earings, then there was a sweater...I hate people that steal. When we had our store our employees use to take from us all the time. I do not know why I am doing this. I need to stop. It's wrong.....But the clothes feel so good...but its wrong.....Has anyone ever felt this way? HELP..I NEED TO STOP...
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Do you have someone at work your can use an accountability partner to make sure you don't steal?
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People who steal usually feel as though they are not a part of society, in some way or another. They don't recognize the impact of their actions in a lot of ways upon the lives of others. Maybe you are feeling victimized, in some way, and you are trying to compensate.
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I can be like that when I am hypomanic
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I did it when I was younger. Like a young teenager. It gave me such a rush...But I am too scared of jail to do it now. I wish you the best of luck with it. I wouldn't want you to get into trouble and loose your job or anything...=)
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Thank-you guys for the support, just those few comments helps me realize there are people in this world that care..thanks again
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Looking at your avitar, you have much to lose if caught. Please talk to pdoc or tdoc and get it worked out. It can feel like you deserve these things but please don't jeapordize what you have for things.
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My gf struggles with the compulsion to steal things, and I know how real it is. What I always tell her is that none of what she feels compelled to steal is worth the humiliation and embarassment she would feel getting picked up for it... that it's just too risky. And look at you, with those beautiful children! No sweater is worth that-- never!

Post here when you need support! It is just another symptom of our disorder, and is nothing to hide!
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