what are the symptoms of a shopaholic? People with this problem often spend hours and hours shopping on the Internet or at the mall.Their closets are full of clothing and jewelry that they have never worn,with the price tags still on them. Their homes may be packed with shopping bags and boxer that overflow with things that they bought but never used: kitchen gadgets,books,electronics,DVDs, and dozens of other items.Many shopaholics are aware of their problem,but when they go to a store, they simply cannot resist the urge to buy.Some
of them are ashamed of their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places like the attic, where others won't see them.
Psychologists suggest there are several reasons for a shopping addiction.For some people,it is a way of relieving stress.For others,shopping is a way to fight loneliness or depression.For people with low self-esteem,shopping can be a way that they prove their self-worth.Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom.It becomes a replacement for other hobbies and interests,and it helps pass the time.Although shopping can temporarily make people feel good,they often experience feelings of shame and guilt later.