Compulsive buying disorder

Compulsive buying disorder CBD, or oniomania from Greek ὤνιος ṓnios "for sale" in addition to μανία manía "insanity", is characterized by an obsession with shopping & buying behavior that causes adverse consequences. According to Kellett and Bolton, compulsive buying "is fine as an irresistible–uncontrollable urge, resulting in excessive, expensive and time-consuming retail activity [that is] typically prompted by negative affectivity" and results in "gross social, personal and/or financial difficulties". most people with CBD meet the criteria for a personality disorder. Compulsive shopping is classified by ICD-10 F63.8 as an "impulse guidance disorder, non otherwise classified." Several authors consider compulsive shopping rather as a species of dependence disorder.

Consequences

The consequences of compulsive buying, which may persist long after a spree, can be devastating, with marriages, long-term relationships, and jobs all feeling the strain. Further problems can add ruined credit history, theft or defalcation of money, defaulted loans, general financial trouble and in some cases bankruptcy or extreme debt, as well as anxiety and a sense of life spiraling out of control. The resulting stress can lead to physical health problems and ruined relationships, or even suicide.