Compulsive Buying Disorder

Symptoms

5.8% of the entire adult population. Within this 5.8%, women make up 80% of the clinical studied cases.

Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) is recognized by excessive buying that ultimately causes distress or impairment to the sufferer.

This disorder is found worldwide and has a shocking rate of affecting

The patients that are affected by CBD usually follow this pattern of symptoms.

1) Anticipation

2) Preparation

3) Shopping

4) Spending

Immediately following this common ritual, the person feels relief or excitement, which then turns into a feeling of disappointment or remorse.

(NewHarbinger.com, 2014)