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[Compulsive shopping--current considerations on classification and therapy].

B Croissant1, D Croissant

  • 1Abteilung für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Kliniken Landkreis Sigmaringen GmbH, Lehrkrankenhaus Universität Tübingen, Sigmaringen. b.croissant@klksig.de

Der Nervenarzt
|November 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Compulsive shopping, an impulse control disorder, can be treated with psychological education and high-dose selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This approach addresses financial and social issues, though SSRI side effects may impact patient compliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Compulsive shopping, classified under ICD-10 (F63.8) as an impulse control disorder, is increasingly viewed as a dependence disorder.
  • It manifests as uncontrollable buying of unnecessary items, causing significant personal distress and functional impairment.

Observation:

  • This case study examines a dual-therapy approach for compulsive shopping.
  • The treatment combines addiction-specific psychological education with high-dose selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Findings:

  • The integrated therapy aims to mitigate the impulsive and compulsive buying behaviors associated with the disorder.
  • The study highlights potential challenges in treatment adherence due to adverse effects of SSRIs.

Implications:

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  • This therapeutic model offers a potential strategy for managing compulsive shopping disorder.
  • Further research is needed to optimize SSRI use and manage side effects for improved treatment compliance and outcomes.