Help in Dallas?

Hi, I"m new to this and figured I needed to get some advice. I've never been diagnosed with kleptomania, but I must have it because I can't stop stealing. I steal little things when I go to the store, but the worst thing I've been doing is stealing from people I know or am aquainted with--such as stealing people's wallets. I've done this numerous times and used the credit cards for mostly minor purchases. But it doesn't matter what I'm buying. I know it's wrong. I did it again today only I got caught. Well, sort of. The person I stole from I had just met and she figured out it was me. Of course, I denied it, but...Now she's going to report me (not to the police but another authority figure) and I don't know what to do. I don't know why I keep doing this. I am so ashamed and feel like the biggest loser. NO ONE knows. There is no way I can tell my friends or family. After today, I think I might be able to stop, but what if I can't? I am terrified of something really bad happening. I'm danger of getting kicked out of school now and I don't know what to do. I thought about a support group but I can't find any in Dallas related to this. Can anyone help?

i'm from dallas myself and have a stealing problem.

There is help. Go to the website theshulmancenter.com and you can join the online group, or if you prefer there is a teleconference on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7pm est. Let me know if you want more info.

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Have any of you read the book "Something for Nothing"? It is a great help.