by vellorecity | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Have you come across kleptomaniacs in your real life?
Tamil film goers would not have forgotten the films titled `Micheal Madana Kamarajan` and `Gethu`. In these films or reel life, the movie goers would have surely come across kleptomaniacs .
Some persons would have impulse control disorders and kleptomania is one such example. It is true that this is a serious mental health disorder where a person would have the urge to steal things but without any motive behind it. That is stealing without any financial necessity or personal gain. It is a type of psychiatric disorder and it would coexist with anxiety, substance abuse etc. This was according to the American Psychiatric Association or APA.
These are the symptoms associated with kleptomania
Compulsive stealing:
Those with this mental disorder would have a huge urge to steal things from others. These persons do not have any motive behind stealing.
Increased tension:
It must be noted that before stealing the person would have increased anxiety, tension etc. It would be difficult to resist the temptation of stealing due to psychological build up. Truth is that the act of stealing relieves the anxiety for the time being.
Guilty feelings:
In normal thefts, the person involved would not feel guilty etc after stealing others things but persons with kleptomaniacs would have a guilty feeling. Bitter fact is that despite the negative feeling the person would have an urge to steal.
Fear of arrest:
The fear of getting arrested and getting punished would be present in the kleptomaniacs.
Repetitive stealing:
Point is that those with this mental health disorder would repeat the cycle of stealing.
Associated with other mental health conditions:
It is noteworthy that kleptomaniac disorder is often associated with other types of mental disorders like OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder or depression or anxiety disorders etc.
Difficulty seeking treatment:
The fear or shame of legal consequences would make the kleptomaniacs to avoid seeking treatment for their mental health condition. In such a situation, encouragement from the dear ones and medical professionals would play a vital role in seeking treatment.
Treatment and management of kleptomania:
Cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT:
Here, CBT would help the persons to identify triggers associated with kleptomania and develop methods to resist stealing impulse.
Medications etc:
To regulate brain chemistry and to reduce compulsive behaviour, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs and mood stabilisers etc would be prescribed.
Support groups:
It must be noted that group therapy and support networks would help the persons with this medical disorder to cope with the guilt and prevent relapses.
Training for impulse control:
The individuals would resist the urge to steal by means of self controlling methods and mindfulness etc.
by vellorecity | Apr 3, 2025 | News
by vellorecity | Apr 3, 2025 | News
Today, as I glanced at the stack of business cards on my table, they seemed to smile at me – bringing back a flood of memories from all these years of meetings, connections, and handshakes.
For 24 years, I have meticulously planned meetings days in advance, reconfirmed them in the morning, and driven miles to meet new people and prospects. Each meeting was a ritual -arriving with enthusiasm, standing with poise, holding the business card in both hands, offering a slight bow of respect, and exchanging a warm handshake. It wasn’t just a card; it was the first tool, the first asset, and the bridge that initiated countless valuable relationships.
Beyond the exchange of information, the act itself carried gratitude, intention, and hope -hope that the connection would grow into something meaningful for both parties. And while my conscious mind focused on the conversation, my subconscious absorbed the surroundings, the energy, and the unsaid dynamics of the meeting.
Today, things have evolved. Meetings now happen over Zoom and Google Meet, making it easier to connect with people from anywhere in the world. While the medium has changed, the essence of building relationships remains strong. Technology has enabled us to expand our reach, foster global collaborations, and stay connected more efficiently than ever before.
As I sit at my desk, looking at my business cards – once exchanged with pride and purpose – I feel a sense of gratitude. They remind me of an era where personal touch defined connections, and they inspire me to carry that warmth and intention into every virtual interaction. Because whether in person or online, relationships thrive on trust, respect, and the willingness to create something meaningful together.
Today, my business cards smiled at me. And I smiled back, knowing that every connection – past, present, and future – is a step toward growth and new possibilities.
by vellorecity | Apr 3, 2025 | News
The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 400 per sovereign on Today Morning (April 03, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 50 per gram.
The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 68480.00 and a gram was Rs. 8560.00.
The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 9338.00.
A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 112,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 112.00.
by vellorecity | Apr 3, 2025 | News
Do you like consuming green chillies?? Do you chew green chillies resulting in watery eyes, burning tongue and mouth etc? Sounds crazy?
Many of us like to eat spicy foods that are prepared with the help of green chillies or capsicum annum etc. There are many who consume green chillies directly also. It is surprising to note that green chillies have nutrients like beta carotene, vitamin A, C and K plus other antioxidants etc. We would be able to combat damage caused by the free radicals. Not many of us know that green chillies contain metabolism boosting and anti-inflammatory properties due to the presence of a compound named capsaicin.
There are plenty of health benefits we could get by consuming green chillies.
Helps in weight loss:
Thermogenesis or heat production in the body would be increased and metabolism would be boosted when we consume green chillies.
Rich in vitamin C for immunity:
When we consume green chillies, our immune system would get strengthened. This is due to the presence of vitamin C in green chillies. By regular intake of green chillies, we could get resistance against cold, flu etc.
Regulates blood sugar levels:
Insulin sensitivity would get better due to the presence of capsaicin in the green chillies. Consuming green chillies would be good for those with diabetes.
Good for digestion and gut health:
The digestion would be enhanced and bloating would be reduced when we consume green chillies. The reason is due to the secretion of digestive juices. Healthy gut microbiomes would be maintained in us due to the antibacterial properties of green chillies.
Supports heart health:
Our bad cholesterol would get lowered and good cholesterol would get increased by eating green chillies having capsaicin and other antioxidants. As a result, plaque build up in the arteries would be avoided and by this we could prevent heart diseases in us.
Reduces inflammation etc:
The anti-inflammatory properties of capsaicin play a huge role here. Those with arthritis, muscle pain etc would feel relieved from pain.
Mood booster and stress r reducer:
Our stress would get lowered and our mood would get boosted due to the release of endorphins or happy hormones by consuming green chillies. The symptoms associated with depression etc would get reduced also by regular intake of green chillies.
Promotes skin and hair health:
For healthy hair and skin, collagen is needed and presence of vitamin A and C in green chillies would help in the production of this collagen. Premature ageing of the skin would be prevented by antioxidants present in green chillies.
Anti-cancer properties:
The anti-cancer properties of green chillies would slow down the growth of cancer cells. Point is that the antioxidants would fight against the free radicals and lower the risk of certain cancers.
Good for respiratory health:
The nasal congestion would get cleared and airways would get opened by intake of green chillies having capsaicin. By this, persons with cold, sinusitis and respiratory infections would benefit.
