Introduction:
Shopping may feel like a pleasurable activity and for some people a sense of freedom, however it can soon turn into a compulsion and then bankruptcy. People going through a compulsive shopping disorder often feel an irresistible and overpowering urge to buy things in spite of negative consequences.
Signs and Symptoms:
Some of the common signs of a compulsive shopper are:
- Preoccupation with shopping all the time
- Spending a great deal of time in researching for various items
- Difficulty in resisting the purchase of unneeded items
- Spending money on buying unneeded items in excessive quantity
- Problems with respect to finances and relationships due to excessive shopping
Causes:
Some of the common causes for compulsive shopping are:
- Approval seeking
- Emotional issues and/or deprivation in childhood
- Need to gain control
- Feeling of emptiness - need to fill an inner void
- Need to be perfect
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