**The syndrome is known to reoccur twice a year and victims need to be cautiously aware**
1. Frenzy
Upon notice of the "Semi-Annual" sale, the victim will fall into a trance. With normally priced items--$45-$70--falling to $15-$45, five for $27 panties, and clearance items for $3.99, a panic ensues. The victim will scroll through merchandise, clicking "add to bag" with little regard. Totals will rise to the $200 area.
2. Heartbreak
When the victim has completed scanning the site for anything and everything in their size and they proceed to checkout, tragedy strikes. The victim will begin to panic, feel dejected, or maybe compulsively check their bank account to see how much they can spend.
3. Rejection
A "Sophie's Choice" style of event begins as the victim must betray the sale priced $40 Bombshell in exchange for the 2 for $43 racerback bras. The realization they cannot spend that much (at once) crushes them as they pick and choose what to leave and "save for later" (unfortunately, later may or may not actually come--these are the "lost ones").
4. Blind Happiness
During checkout, one feels accomplished. "Look at all these bras and panties and sweatpants I got on sale!" "What a steal!" "Ooh, free shipping? Hellll Yeah!" However, their subconscious is struggling to tell them these cute bras are not worth their original price nor their sale price. But they proceed anyway.
*the syndrome is known to be in an advanced stage when the victim needs not type in their billing/shipping/card information.*
5. Bliss (with a hint of regret)
The crisis is over. In this final stage, the victim will hold their breath until a confirmation email notifies them the transaction is complete. From here they are overjoyed that their beauties are on their way to them and are highly aware they will not be spending money on anything for a week or two. However, the knowledge that their boobs will look great, and lounging around the house will be done in style, pushes these thoughts aside.
