Compulsive shopping

Koran, L. M., Chuong, H. W., Bullock, K. D., Smith, S. C. 2003, Citalopram for compulsive shopping disorder an open-label study followed by double-blind discontinuation, J.Clin.Psychiatry, vol. 64, no. 7, pp. 793-798. 

Confusion, hallucinations, delusions, and other psychiatric reactions are potential complications of dopaminergic treatment and are more common and severe with dopamine receptor agonists than with levodopa. Disorders of impulse control may lead to compulsive gambling, shopping, betting, sexual activity, and other behaviors. They clear on withdrawal of the offending medication. 

In film, on the other hand, we have the option of showing characters trying on one set of clothing after another. We can see characters change their makeup, we can follow them to shops, and of course, we can see them add to their closet of clothing. The level of physical detail can suggest that a character is a potential compulsive thief, or simply insecure about his or her appearance. In other words, we can make the point about the obsession, and... 

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