互联网的兴起给大家在家购买带来了很大的便利。但对不少人来讲，网上购物的魅惑或许会上瘾。专家相信网上购物有非常大风险转变成精神疾病。
The advent1 of the Internet has brought with it the convenience of shopping at our leisure in the comfort of our own home. However, for many, the allure2 of shopping for bargains and treats can turn into an addiction3. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness. Researchers from the Hannover Medical School in Germany have termed it Buying Shopping Disorder4 . The researchers say this condition should be recognized by the medical profession as an illness and should not simply be classed as one of various impulse control disorders5. Psychotherapist Dr Astrid Mller said: It really is time to...accumulate further knowledge about BSD on the Internet.
Dr Mller and her colleagues conducted research on data from earlier studies on compulsive shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients who sought treatment for BSD. Dr Mller reported that about five per cent of the population may be suffering from BSD. She added that younger people are more prone6 to developing it and experienced greater levels of anxiety and depression. People with BSD readily exhibit negative behaviors. These include spending excessive amounts of money on things they dont need, hoarding7 and never using things they order, buying things for the sake of instant gratification, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy marriages, relationships and mental health.
