Signs that you're a shopaholic.

THIS IS THE MOMENT OF TRUTH!!! I think it's about time to know whether you're a Shopaholic or not. It can help us so that we can able to avoid this addiction.  I have read  an article entitled "7 signs you're shopaholic" by Renee Morad .



1. You have many unopened or tagged items in your closet


-Hmm. Having paper bags under the bed and you can't 

even remember what the item is. Weird  right? But somehow it's 

true. There's a time  that I  did not remove price tag to  the item I 

bought . So Am I certified shopaholic? Let's go to the next one.


2. You often purchase things you don't need or didn't plan to buy.

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 -I am easily tempted to the things you can do without.
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 New heels and dress, even though you have already that item you

 still purchase it for collection. Instead of saving money, I used it to 

buy a new pair of shoes .



3. An argument or frustration sparks an urge to shop.

 - Sure, Buying a dress or something every now and then as  a pick-me-up is perfectly acceptable behavior. But, shopping every time something stresses you out or every time you feel down can mean your spending is beyond your control.

4. You experience a rush of excitement when you buy.

     -  Shopaholics experience a "high" or an adrenaline rush, not from owning something, but from the act of purchasing it. When you shop and purchase an item, the brain release dopamine. Over time, the rush of dopamine and the feelings of pleasure you experience become addictive.

5. Purchases are followed by feelings of remorse.

  -After purchasing items, you feel a strong sense of buyer’s remorse. But, the remorse isn’t enough for you to return the items or put your shopping on ice. If you can answer yes to “am I a shopaholic? help is available. You can seek out the help of a therapist, who can teach you ways to control your compulsive shopping.

6. You try to conceal your shopping habits.

  -Your friends and family have started noticing that you are spending beyond your means or that you go out to shop frequently.
To get them to leave you alone, you’ve started sneaking your purchases into the house or lying about the amount of time you spend shopping. If you are shopping online, you quickly close the browser window when someone walks by.

7. You feel anxious on the days you don’t shop.

-If you put aside things you once enjoyed to go to the mall, that is a sign of a serious problem. If your work starts suffering because you spend time browsing online stores instead of being productive, you’ll want to get help.