The Internet makes shopping at home convenient. However, for many, the attraction of shopping can turn into addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a mental illness.
Researchers from the Hannover Medical School have termed the illness "Buying Shopping Disorder" (BSD). The researchers say this condition should be recognized by the medical profession as an illness and should not (simple) be classed as one of (vary) "impulse control" (冲动控制) disorders. Dr. Megan said: "It really is time to accumulate further knowledge about BSD on the Internet."
Last month, Dr. Megan and her team (carry) out a research on earlier studies on shopping. Their research focused on 122 patients sought treatment for BSD. Dr. Megan said five percent of people might suffer BSD. Younger people are more likely (develop) it. They also have greater levels of (anxious) and depression. People with BSD exhibit negative behaviors. These include (spend)large amounts of money on things they don't need, keeping and never using things they order, buying things for instant satisfaction, and ending up in debt. BSD can destroy (they) marriages, relationships and mental health.
