An individual who has shopping addiction is suffering from a compulsive and obsessive buying disorder, which is shown by unnecessary spending of money and purchase of products.

This behavior is known as shopping addiction. And the worst part is, there are adverse effects that are attached to this.

For some people, they see shopping as a means to rid themselves of negative emotions like anger, anxiety, depression and the likes. However, the relief attached to this is short-lived and there are chances that there would be problems in the long run.

Similar to other forms of addiction, shopping addiction can destroy the life of a person.

People who are addicted to shopping would always want to get the latest products, not minding how they go about getting the money. Moreso, when they are not able to get their desired item, they end up getting sad and eventually depressed.

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People who are addicted to shopping are likely to have bad relationships, out of jobs and the likes. In addition, there is a likely chance for the individual to be bankrupt. This is because, they would use every single penny they have to satisfy their desire.

Also, there is a tendency for people addicted to shopping to suffer from various forms of abuse. For some of them, they would strive to finish paying off their debts and it lands them in more debts. Because of this, they would not spend ample time with their family and friends as they used to.

It would get to a point where they would start telling lies because they do not want their loved ones to find out what they have been up to. Shopping addicts would never seize to run out of financial problem and the only way out for them, is to see a mental health counselor.

The first thing they would learn, is the root cause of their addiction. And from there, they would put proficient measures in place that would help them control their urge to shop frequently.