Shopoholism and the fight against it

Shopoholism is an irresistible passion for shopping. If an ordinary person purchases in mostcases are conditioned by necessity, then the shopaholic does not pay attention to the need for attention. For him, the process of shopping acquires an independent meaning and becomes more important than the result: no matter how much a shopaholic bought, everything is not enough for him. Shopogolism has a scientific name - omniomania.

Despite the component "mania" in the title, omniomania is not officially recognized as a violation of health. But this does not mean that shopaholism is harmless. Like any mania, he captivates a person, gradually displacing other hobbies and causing "breaking", if a person for some reason can not make a purchase.

Why develops shopologizm? Most often shopaholics are women who lack attention. The reasons for it may be different: absence of work (if the partner is able to provide the family himself), problems in his personal life or her complete absence. "Breach" in life, the inner void is filled with shopping, bringing positive emotions to a woman.

Shopoholism can be caused by other reasons: a thirst for adrenaline (the process of shopping isa kind of "mini-extreme"), the illusion of power (when sellers see around the buyer to please him), the illusion of control over their own lives and complete freedom ("I can afford to buy what I want and when I want"). In the latter case, shopping becomes a source of self-confidence.

Drugolism brought to the extreme can become a source of problems. A shopaholic who can not behave himselfcontrol, starts to spend money to the right and to the left, and it as a result can lead to financial problems. And if the shopaholic spends his family budget, then shopaholicism ceases to be his personal problem, affecting his relatives.

In addition, shopaholicism, like other addictions, can cause withdrawal syndrome (cancellation). A shopaholic who for some reason can not satisfy his passion for shopping may experience akin to "breaking" drug addicts, albeit not so clearly pronounced.

How to find out if you are threatened with shopaholism? You should seriously think, if:

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  You do not go shopping to buy something concrete, but just like that: suddenly something catches your eye?
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  You inspect all the goods put up for sale, regardless of whether you need it actually or not.
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  You want to buy some goods not because you really need it, but just like that.
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  You strive to constantly discuss your purchases with others, show off and share your success in the field of shopping.
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  If you can not go shopping regularly, you experience apathy, become irritable.

Launched shopologizm help to treat psychologists - alone to cope with its dependencenot everyone succeeds. But, like many other problems, shopoholism is easier to prevent than to fight it later. To do this, you need to learn how to control costs. What can I advise potential shopaholics?

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   Do not make spontaneous purchases. Buy only what you reallynecessary. If you went for food - make a list and do not deviate from it. If you need one particular thing (clothes, household appliances), be sure to compare prices, design, colors, etc. analogues. Do not buy anything "in the load."


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   Do not "hang on" discounts. A low price does not make a thing necessary. Alas, most of the things bought during sales are never useful to you. Avoid the shops in the series "All for the dollar": you risk typing unnecessary trash for a decent amount.


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   Try not to buy new items (clothes from new collections, gadgets, etc.) immediately after the appearance, wait until the excitement and prices drop.


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   Do not pay by credit cards. Getting used to buying "in debt", you will spendmore than you can afford. In addition, "virtual" money is not perceived as seriously as real money. And try to reduce the amount of cash you carry with you, so that there is no temptation to make an unexpected purchase.


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   Keep checks and write down all of your spending, lead home accounting. Try to plan the monthly budget in advance, and at the end of the month, analyze whether it was adhered to.


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   If, when entering the store, you can not avoid the temptation, do not go! Avoid stores for a while.

Shopoholism is a problem with which one can and must fight. In the fight against shopaholism, in addition to planning the expenses, support from relatives and friends and a new hobby will help you.