Posted by elbee on December 11, 2003, at 15:47:02
In reply to ?? about CYCLOTHYMIA and SHOPPING (addictions), posted by Notalis on December 11, 2003, at 4:03:53
Hi, I became aware of some research that was done on compulsive shopping and docs. who did believe that it was related to mood disorders (if I understand correctly).
The doctor in the article seems to believe that sometimes drug therapy (mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants) (and also referrals to Debtors Anon.) can be helpful.
Here's a link to an older article:
http://www.napa.ufl.edu/99news/shopping.htm
Having (different) behaviors of my own that are difficult to stop I can relate to the frustration you must feel.
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