shopping addiction
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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