BY: Mahak Abad
17.July.2023
Regularly going over budget and struggling to manage finances due to a persistent habit of overspending on shopping.
Turning to shopping as a way to cope with emotions, seeking temporary relief or a sense of comfort through purchases.
Feeling an overwhelming compulsion to shop, resulting in frequent and impulsive purchases, often disregarding financial consequences.
Hiding or downplaying shopping activities from others, feeling a sense of shame or guilt about the extent of spending.
Using shopping as a means to escape from stress, problems, or negative emotions, creating a temporary distraction.
Prioritizing shopping over important obligations such as work, relationships, or financial commitments, leading to neglect and strain.
Experiencing feelings of remorse and regret after shopping sprees, recognizing the negative impact on financial well-being and emotional state.
Accumulating an excessive amount of items, often unused or unneeded, due to a compulsive need to acquire through shopping.
Consistently thinking about shopping,, and frequently planning future shopping trips, occupying a significant portion of thoughts and time.