Compulsive buying and binge eating disorder--a case vignettes

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Behavioral Science

Background:

• Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognized as a significant clinical issue.
• Comorbidity between CBD and binge eating disorder (BED) presents complex treatment challenges.
• This report focuses on the treatment of two female patients with co-occurring CBD and BED.

Observation:

• Both patients met diagnostic criteria for CBD and BED.
• No other Axis I or Axis II disorders were diagnosed in either patient.
• Treatment involved pharmacotherapy with fluvoxamine and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Findings:

• Fluvoxamine, an SSRI, was administered as part of the pharmacotherapy regimen.
• Psychodynamic psychotherapy was employed as the primary psychotherapeutic approach.
• The combined treatment approach was applied to both individuals.

Implications:

• Fluvoxamine and psychodynamic psychotherapy may offer an effective treatment strategy for comorbid CBD and BED.
• This case study contributes to understanding treatment options for individuals with these co-occurring conditions.
• Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger, diverse populations.