The Psychology Behind Shopping Addiction

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[@rijd2304]

"30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" was a good book. It's by Harper Daniels.

[@nat0106951]

For this past 3 days. I have never ordered anything not really necessary online. I promise to keep it that way

[@drchloe_]

Good for you! 💯

[@BEACHDUDE71]

I had this problem, and I have a bachelor's in psychology

[@auberthere3737]

My mother was a shop addict. In order to break the addiction i would shop and make a list of everything i wanted to buy with price and store. If any of the items haunted me over the week that i needed that item i would return and buy it. I didn't go back i buy any of it. I love shopping at TJ Maxx type stores that i you see it you buy it because it will be gone if you wait Even now if buy anything i allow time to think about my purchases and i return about 50%.

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

I do this thing now where I make mega long Amazon wish lists and never buy it 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣 doom shop scroll I call it but at least I’m not spending money. I need to get savy with my finances

[@quixomega]

I'm glad I hate shopping.

[@drchloe_]

😂❤

[@andrewrees8749]

My mum was a mega shopper, i seem to have the same issues, along with all her other mental issues, that ive inherited, from her anxiety OCD depression etc, i didnt have much as a child, no clothes or toys, if i buy something i assume it will end all of my problems 😢.

[@thelanguageofthebirds]

My mum was the opposite and I have this issue. I wonder if it manifests either way. Interesting. I am improving over the years though.

[@pukeachu]

Fascinating. Have you noticed differences between the ways this manifests in men and women?

[@drchloe_]

Great question! I guess the main difference I've noticed is that the issue seems more prevalent with women, at least in my personal and professional experience 😊

[@pukeachu]

@@drchloe_ This is odd, given that in this era of online purchasing, men are almost certainly doing their/our share of binge buying also. What prompted you to get interested in this subject anyway?

[@drchloe_]

​@@pukeachuYes you're absolutely right, I'm not suggesting that women actually suffer from this problem more. I was just answering the question you asked about what I've noticed about male/female differences in this area and sharing what I personally have observed in my personal and professional experience. What prompted me to comment in the news clip here was simply a request by the network for me to share some tips about how to control purchasing and reasons why people overpurchase.

[@Zainygreenstone]

I know 2 men with it

[@drchloe_]

Thanks for sharing! I hope they get help if they want it :-)

[@Zainygreenstone]

Only know 2 men with this

[@DreBoone-w7g]

10 yrs investment

[@karenpuopolo6965]

In my area there's a church that donates stuff outside. It's free so I find myself always grabbing stuff cuz it's free. I love it there but because it's free I don't limit myself

[@Zeldathecat3]

I feel offended 😂