Most compulsive shoppers have other problems as well, including depression, anxiety or other addictions, including compulsive sexual behavior, Internet addiction or compulsive gambling.

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Barkley is known for his compulsive gambling.

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But is compulsive sexuality really similar to pathological gambling or even compulsive shopping?

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As with other compulsive behaviors like gambling and drinking, Delmonico recommends therapy and 12-step programs, although antidepressants (drugs llike Paxil or Zoloft) and antipsychotics like (these include Abilify and Zyprexa) may help.

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And we are not even addressing, not mentioning at all, the most important aspect of Recovery from all addictions, that of quality Sobriety, a Sobriety having absolutely nothing to do with chemicals, food, sex, perfectionism, work, gambling, shopping or any other compulsive behavior utilized by an addict to change their always painful emotional state.

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"If you truly believe you can win and have a compulsive belief that you can control the outcome, that is a sign of an unhealthy relationship with gambling, " he said.

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