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The document discusses compulsive buying disorder including definitions, causes, impacts of COVID-19, signs of being a compulsive shopper, tips for recovery, and facts about compulsive buying. It also includes a discussion between two presenters, Jana and Juliane, about the topic.

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Ets Report

The document discusses compulsive buying disorder including definitions, causes, impacts of COVID-19, signs of being a compulsive shopper, tips for recovery, and facts about compulsive buying. It also includes a discussion between two presenters, Jana and Juliane, about the topic.

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[Jana]

[Juliane]

[Good morning, everyone! This is Jana and Juliane, presenting about Compulsive Buying Disorder]

[First let’s define the disorder] - Jana

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is characterized by excessive


shopping cognitions and buying behavior that leads to distress or
impairment. [Juliane, what’s your explanation about this?]

[Juliane] - [It also known as compulsive shopping, "shopaholism," or


addictive buying that produces both short-term pleasure and long-
term suffering.]

Jana [ on the other hand] - Compulsive Buying Behavior (CBB),


otherwise known as shopping addiction, pathological buying or
compulsive buying disorder. [It is a mental health condition
characterized by the persistent, excessive, impulsive, and
uncontrollable purchase of products in spite of severe psychological,
social, occupational, financial consequences]

Compulsive Buyers make purchases in order to


improve their mood, cope with stress, gain social
approval/recognition, and improve their self-image.
Many people who compulsively shop do so as a coping
mechanism to mask difficult emotions like stress,
anxiety, and low self-esteem. [But shopping only gives
them temporary relief from their struggles. Their
inability to control their shopping eventually leaves
them with an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame,
and that may be the reason why they became addicted
in shopping.]

Juliane - [ I have a question, partner. If I think I have this condition, can I claim that I am mentally disorder
with the consultation of a therapist? ]

Unfortunately, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) does not recognize compulsive shopping as its
own mental disorder. Because of this, there is no consistent concept for diagnosis. The fact that compulsive
shopping is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) makes the condition
difficult to diagnose. [However, even if it is not perceived as an official mental disorder, it is often linked to
other disorders such as addictive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mood-regulation difficulty, or
impulse-control disorder.]

[ Juliane ] - Most people have occasional shopping sprees, particularly in special situations (such as birthdays
and holidays). But occasionally overspending doesn't mean you're a compulsive shopper. [In fact, compulsive
shopping doesn't have anything to do with how much money you spend. Spending addiction is a symptom
or flashing red-light warning sign that there are deep-rooted feelings one is trying to avoid facing. An addict
indulges themselves in shopping to help numb those troubling feelings- for a while.]
[ Jana ] - Shopping addiction can be difficult to manage, as making purchases is a normal part of everyday
life. Everyone has to purchase food regularly, and things like clothing, personal products, and cars from time
to time. But simply ceasing to buy can’t treat a shopping addiction. [Most often, a shopping addiction can
be treated with behavioral therapy and individual counseling. To overcome the addiction, people with a
buying disorder may need a family member or close friend to help them manage their money in the early
stages of recovery. But ultimately it’s their responsibility to learn appropriate spending habits. The most
difficult part of a shopping addiction is dealing with the financial results of addictive behavior.]

IMPACT OF COVID-19
[ Juliane ] - At the start of 2020, the world was plagued with a worldwide pandemic in the form of the COVID-
19 virus. As a consequence, supermarkets have seen panic buying, empty store shelves, out-of-stock items,
and a significant rise in online purchases. [Supermarkets, manufacturers, retailers, and companies have all
had to adjust to changing customer buying patterns especially in the food industry. Also, worldwide
stockpiling has expanded beyond emergency supplies that included basic foods and essentials such as
canned goods, bottled water, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies]

Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the online purchase behavior among consumers in the Philippines as
of May 2020, by age group

[ Jana ] - According to a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight, 44 percent of respondents aged 35 to 44 stated
they purchased more online during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines as of May 2020. On the other
hand, 16 percent of the respondents aged 25 to 34 and 34 to 54 years old each stated there was no impact
on their online purchases.

Online shopping rates soar


Online shopping was already on the rise before the pandemic Interrelation among anxiety, which
surfaced because of Covid-19 pandemic, coping style with stress of individuals and compulsive
purchase behavior has been explored. [It’s easy to see why online shopping might have boomed during
quarantine. Many stores shut their doors, and health guidelines dictate that shoppers avoid unnecessary
excursions. As a result, online shopping has become a natural alternative to going to the mall. All they have
to do is sit back at home and click "add to cart. .]

If you’re concerned about your level of shopping, there are signs to look for.
You may be a compulsive shopper if you are: [ Jana ]

• Buying items that you do not need and are unlikely to use
• Buying or shopping items that you cannot afford
• ‘Binge’ shopping episodes, particularly when feeling sad, lonely, bored or distressed
• Intense cravings to shop or buy, which leave you feeling powerless
• Feeling guilty, ashamed or regretful after a shopping experience
• Concealing and hiding shopping or purchases from others
• Being unable to understand concerns expressed by others about your behavior
• Describing ‘retail therapy’ as a means of coping with stress
• Feeling unable to stop shopping, even when you have planned to do so
• Trying, and failing, to cut down shopping episodes
• Regularly spending more than you intended
• Feeling increasingly less satisfied with each shopping “trip”, despite engaging in higher
value/amounts of shopping

Tips that help can you get to recover from addiction?


Recovery from every kind of addiction is possible. Accepting that there is a problem and getting assistance
is the first step; often, addicts refuse to acknowledge the presence of a problem for a long period. This may
be worsened by the stigma that surrounds mental health in general, and addiction in particular.

Reflect on how you feel when you shop. [Do certain emotional triggers frequently prompt you to shop. For
instance, do you buy stuff when you’re depressed, anxiety-ridden, angry or lonely, with an eye
toward cheering yourself up? By understanding the feelings involved, you can focus on different ways
to cope with them.]
Think about the time involved. [A wakeup call can be had by thinking about the total amount of time spent
visiting certain kinds of stores, cruising for deals online and studying the catalogs that arrive in the
mail. Are there other things you’d rather be doing and accomplishing?]
Know thyself. [If you love-love-love to shop, ask yourself: Why? Is it the thrill of the hunt? The appeal of
beating the system by finding great sales? A penchant/a strong or habitual liking for a certain kind of
item, such as shoes, clothing or electronics? Answering yes to any of these questions doesn’t
necessarily mean you have a problem — but if you suspect your spending might be out of control,
it’s important to examine what’s happening.]

FACTS ABOUT COMPULSIVE BUYING


• 5.8% of the number of Americans suffers from a Compulsive Buying Disorder.
• $92-$110 is the amount compulsive buyers spend in a typical shopping episode.
• 80% of the number of people with spending addiction are WOMEN. This may be inflated since women
are more likely to confess that they enjoy shopping.
• 18-24 years old are the age when compulsive buying behavior usually begin. Leaving home and
obtaining credit cards is the most probable cause.
• 85% of the compulsive buyers recognize that they have a problem and are concerned about their
buying habits and liabilities.

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