Understanding the neurobiology of compulsive buying disorder, as it's officially known, is still in its infancy.

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Even compulsive buying brings up three results.

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Compulsive shoppers have reported experiencing a sense of tension or anxiety before buying and feeling a sense of relief after a purchase.

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