shopping addiction

When a person is gratifying to go shopping and starts using this activity as the only way to find

happiness.

Technical term:

Onimania.

Symptoms. Satisfaction while purchasing

Feeling of guilt after buying

Bad relationships

Goods may be destroyed or hidden

Common justifications

It was an opportunity

It was a great price

It is always good for wardrobe

Social causes

Capitalist Societies

Marketing and advertasing

Client/credict cards

Growing number of fast loans

Emotional causes

Low self-esteem Inability to tolerate negative feelings Need to feel special Excitement and aproval seeking Perfectionism Emotional deprivations in childhood Need to gain control Compulsiveness and impulsiveness

Consequences

Dificulties at work.

Problems with family.

Ruined credit history.

Theft or defalcation of money

Tips Make a list Invest the money Entertaiment options Do not frequent places like malls Be critical of advertising Putting off buying something Recognizing the problem and seek for help