Compulsive Shopping
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We’ve all been there… we have a bad day so we indulge ourselves in something that makes us feel better. For some people, that “something” is shopping. In the past year or so, a certain children’s clothing store has been in the news because of the obsessions people get shopping for their items. This type of compulsion goes much further, however, and isn’t just related to this specific store. Some people will shop anywhere for anything just to get their “fix”.
Here are some signs that you might be a compulsive shopper:
* You are a compulsive gift-giver. You might justify your purchases by saying you’re giving them to other people — even if it’s for no particular reason.
* You habitually use shopping as a “pick-me-up”.
* You have a specific brand or type of item that you go out of your way to purchase over and over again.
* You hide purchases or lie about them — or both.
While compulsive shopping mostly affects women, it can affect anyone and can also have as devastating affects on life, relationships and jobs as can an addictions to other things such as gambling or even alcohol and drugs.
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