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Disruptive & Impulse-Control DSM-5 312.32, 312.33 / Impulse Control Disorders

Pyromania, Kleptomania & Mythomania

Specific impulse control failures: deliberate fire setting (pyromania), stealing unnecessary items without monetary motivation (kleptomania), or compulsive fabrication (mythomania).

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Diagnostic Code DSM-5 312.32, 312.33 / Impulse Control Disorders
Clinical Category Disruptive & Impulse-Control
Recommended Modalities CBT, Covert Sensitization, Dopamine Alternatives
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

DSM-5 312.32, 312.33 / Impulse Control Disorders

Specific impulse control failures: deliberate fire setting (pyromania), stealing unnecessary items without monetary motivation (kleptomania), or compulsive fabrication (mythomania).

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Mounting internal tension followed by immediate relief upon act execution
Compulsive lying to maintain stimulation

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

Imaginal desensitization
CBT impulse delay
Alternative stimulation avenues

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Impulsive dopamine stimulation seeking and executive inhibition deficits.

Initiate Clinical Care

Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

Standard Consultation: $260.00
Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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