Is it normal that i have urges to steal stuff?

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Sometimes I have urges to just take stuff when the occasion comes. The last time was at the grocery store where I could have stolen a few items and that would mean that I have more money left to myself, but at the very last second I do the right thing and pay for the items. If the item is small and nobody is looking I would slowly hide it up my sleeve but I fear I will get caught so I just pay for it before the urge comes back. In the past I stole from a gas station multiple times and from grocery stores. I also stole from friends when I was a kid, just a few toys. I have ADHD and I just do risky and compulsive things without thinking. I get these urges when I am sure I can get away with it but I then think of God and how he will be disappointed in me.

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  • Somenormie
    2 years ago | pl

    I really hate thieves.

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  • RoseIsabella
    2 years ago | pl

    Stealing from anyone is a really shitty thing to do.

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  • LondonGoldman
    2 years ago | pl

    I put thieves on the same level as ped0s. You just cant ever trust a thief.

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  • AutisticWolfshead
    2 years ago | pl

    This is called Kleptomancy and your a kleptomaniac mental health condition seek help

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  • Meowypowers
    2 years ago | pl

    You have kleptomania. It is a real problem. We used to have to hide all our handbags during parties because of a certain friend. You can get professional help for it.

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  • umkaycomputer
    2 years ago | pl

    Shoplifting is an effective way to protest capitalism. Keep it up

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  • YE
    2 years ago | pl

    In high school I was into girls who were shoplifters.

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  • nopurpose
    2 years ago | pl

    Stealing from an entity is victimless crime so I wouldn't judge it very harshly. Especially given this used to be my teenage hobby

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  • SmokeEverything
    2 years ago | pl

    Stealing from mom and pop places or individual people who don't deserve it is wrong, but stealing from large retail chains or rich people is completely morally fine.

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  • my_life_my_way
    2 years ago | pl

    Most chain stores here won’t prosecute unless you take £50 worth of stuff, they probably have a similar rule in the US as well so you’re probably alright just taking it.

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    • raisinbran
      2 years ago | pl

      In California you can steal up to $950 (£700) without arrest or prosecution. We love the homeless here, hate businesses and employed people.

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    • nopurpose
      2 years ago | pl

      Where exactly is that? What shall 'won't prosecute' even mean on behalf of businesses under UK law? I thought prosecution is an activity linited to.. prosecutors? Is minor theft a crime subject to private prpsecution under common law?
      If they apprehend a thief, won't the store secirity call thr cops and let them handle you?

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