Dr. David Allen Nover, M.D.

Genetics, prenatal factors, brain injuries at birth, prematurity, perhaps diet and chaotic upbringing.

Their motto used to be, “once a day anytime of day.” Adjust to accommodate side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, insomnia or excitation

Yes. DBT.

Increased risk of drug and alcohol problems, divorce, arrest, premature death left untreated

No. But eating healthy foods, being sure vitamin D and B12 okay and not anemic important.

Sex drives very greatly and social norms dictate what is acceptable sexual behavior. Certainly sometimes people substitute sex for healthier relationships. Hormone level should be checked, including testosterone. Birth-control pills may be a good idea both to curb libido and to protect from pregnancy SSRI medicine can help compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts.

Yes. Become shy and withdrawn over time.

Very. But not everyone likes it.

If you have moderate to severe clinical depression, I would advise that you be in psychotherapy or take antidepressant medication. Foods which may help depression include those rich in vitamin C, such as salmon, antioxidants, folic acid and perhaps avoiding gluten

Absolutely! Suicide can often be prevented with appropriate treatment, which may include medications, psychotherapy, lifestyle modification, and making changes and situations in a person's life. The news just reported that suicide is at a 50-year high in the United States.

When a person is depressed, they often feel hopeless and do not recognize that they may feel better in the future. Psychiatrists can realistically instill hope. Things you should do immediately or removing guns from the home, any old medication that may intentionally or inadvertently be saved up, limit or stop alcohol use, and let a trusted family member or friend know how you were feeling in that you could use their support.

Nearly everybody gets better with treatment for depression, although it may not be the first medicine that works, so hang in there!

David Nover

Without knowing the age of your daughter and other information about her, I would be hesitant to jump to a diagnosis of kleptomania. It is more likely an antisocial act, that is, not respecting the property of others were doing what is morally correct. Do you have any ideas about what she wanted the money for? Perhaps drugs or closing which you do not buy for her? My experience with people with kleptomania is that they can often easily afford the items or take things which are of trivial interest to them. It may be a part of other compulsive behaviors, such as gambling or substance-abuse, and the excitement of define being caught may be a factor

Your daughter may need some lessons, perhaps from a therapist, about empathy, understanding the impact of her behaviors on how she is viewed by others, and developing trust from her parents which she will need to be trusted with other privileges as she gets older.

David Nover