Oniomania

Obligation to buy ( fachspr. Oniomanie, from Ancient Greek ὤνιον = onios " for sale " and mania = mania mania; . Shopaholism eng ), also purchase delusion obligation to buy, spending spree, buying pressure or pathological Buy called, is a mental disorder among consumers who as a compulsive, episodic purchasing goods manifests. Buying pressure is similar to pathological gambling or compulsory labor is not seen as a disease, but to the non -bonded dependencies or to the obsessive-compulsive disorder (ICD -10 F42. - ) expected, sometimes to the impulse control disorders ( F63. - ). Shopaholic was included in 1909 in the first edition of the textbook by Emil Kraepelin.

Shaping

For the psychiatric diagnosis is essential that no longer the possession of the goods is action goal, but the liberation of an imperative urge the buying action itself, the futility of doing is buying addict clear, so far, the pressure to buy is different from consumerism. Efforts of will ( "Together tearing " ) does not help nevertheless. If the / the Affected prevented from buying action, there will be withdrawal symptoms, in the form of vegetative arousal. Usually a particular department (eg shoes ) are preferred. The objects far in excess of requirements are often purchased unpacked stored in the home or even thrown away.

Estimates of the incidence of the disease in industrialized nations are about 1 percent of the population. In the Federal Republic of Germany to a study in 1991 were, according to "strong buy looking at risk " five percent of the adult population in western Germany and about one percent of the population in the eastern states. Younger consumers were slightly more " buy looking at risk ' elderly, women more than men. A later study in 2006 at Stanford University showed 48 percent of men share an almost balanced statistics.

When buying pressure in the broader sense can be seen Excessive spending of money. For here, as in other substance-related dependencies and unbound dependencies more or less loss of control available.

Treatment

The treatment is usually based on behavioral and social assistance. Especially in the United States psychotropic drugs (antidepressants ) are used regularly. In Germany, sales pressure is not recognized as an illness; the most commonly chosen treatment method is to join a support group where you can consult with former sufferers, is managed and understood.

The University Hospital Erlangen ( Psychosomatic and Psychotherapeutic Department) has a special treatment developed and their effectiveness proven scientifically. Almost every second person concerned has to get through the group therapy buying behavior under control. The therapy relies on surrogate activities. Six to eight participants per group learning in twelve weekly therapy hours to find replacement jobs, about to make exercise or to go drinking with friends for coffee. These are a ' valve ' for them to live out their pulse - pressure to buy is a disorder of impulse control (as well as pyromania (pathological arson ) and kleptomania steal ( compulsive urge ) ) back. The purchase is often preceded by a feeling intense excitement or tension, followed by deep satisfaction and happiness. It is those affected by the act of buying, not to the Purchased. Together with the therapist, the participants work on practical matters: How can I continue to adequately deal with money? What do I do if my desire to buy yet unpacked again? This includes, in cash (instead of credit card) - so are you conscious of money.

Causes

The pressure to buy is based on a personality disorder that is characterized of most authors' view by a low self -esteem. Negative feelings and frustrations should thereby be displaced.

Follow

After prolonged course are in addition fears, guilt and depression which are exacerbated by the financial problems inevitably occurring. From a often for years and decades sustained buying pressure often caused devastating consequences: mostly indebtedness or complete insolvency. Some sufferers try to prevent these illegal acts such as theft or embezzlement of money.