Are You a Shopaholic?

Shopping Addiction - More Common than Most People Think

People who "shop ´till the drop" often have a shopping addiction. They shop they will feel better. Compulsive shopping and spending generally makes a person feel worse. It is similar to other addictive behaviors and has some of the same characteristics as problem drinking (alcoholism), gambing and overeating.

Shopping Addiction Quiz
1. How do you feel about shopping in general?
a) I lovet it!
b) I hate it!
c) It's all right occasionally.

2. Are you in debt right now?
a) Not really.
b) Yes.
c) No, I can control my finances well.

3. What do you normally buy first?
a) Luxuries
b) Necessities
c) Both together

4. Is it hard for you to ignore a good bargain and not buy it?
a) I don't usually notice bargains.
b) I feel a little tempted.
c) Very difficult.

5. Do you ever say you haven't bought anything when you actually did?
a) Yes.
b) No.
c) Sometimes

6. Do you feel stressed when you can't buy something?
a) No.
b) Yes.
c) Sometimes.

7. Do you ever buy items that you and up not using at all?
a) Sometimes
b) Never
c) All the time.

Mark the table with your answers. Then check which column
reflects most of your answers.
I: Be careful! You could be addicted! Before going shopping, think of concrete reasons for doing that. Perhaps you should consider getting professional help.
II: Congratulations! You are a great shopper! You enjoy shopping but don't go to extremes.
III: Incredible! You avoid shopping at all costs! I wonder how you survive.