Oniomania, or, more commonly, shopaholism, as a mental illness was discovered at the end of the 19th century in Germany. Shopaholics are those whose thirst for new purchases does not take into account either financial capabilities or an objective need for any thing.
Shopaholism is the disease of the century, and if you suspect that your love of shopping and the sheer number of unnecessary purchases is not a cute whim, but quite an addiction, then this article will help you understand yourself. Breathe freely or start moving towards deliverance.
The reasons for the occurrence of shopaholism:
• lack of attention;
• loneliness;
• depression from breaking up relationships;
• low level of self-regulation.
Thirst for adrenaline
The addiction to adrenaline occurs very quickly and soon the body needs an increase in the dose, which forces people to engage in, for example, extreme sports. And in the conditions of shopaholism, the adrenaline rush occurs at the moment of the decision: to buy a thing or not.
The illusion of power
Yes, you heard right, it is the illusion of power. Indeed, in stores you can buy not only things, but also attitude towards yourself. The flattering attitude of the sellers, respect and all sorts of courtesies from the store.
A deceiving sense of freedom and control over the situation.
Freedom, according to the shopaholic, is the ability to buy whatever he wants. Neglect of advice and the real need to buy leads to the fact that the number of unnecessary things outweighs the number of really worthwhile ones.
Shopaholism symptoms
• If you go shopping often without a specific purpose, then this is a reason to think. Especially if it happens on an ongoing basis.
• There is also cause for thought if you go to a store and inspect most or almost all of the items for sale.
• No matter how sad it sounds, but the fascination with fashion magazines is also attributed to the symptoms of this disease.
• Desire to buy something for no apparent reason.
• With a love of discussion: what, where and when bought - think about it, since this is also a symptom, but only if you do it on a regular basis.
• If you feel indifference and lethargy, because you have not visited shopping centers for a long time, then this is no longer a reason to think, but a real reason to ring the bell and look for a solution to get rid of addiction.
How to get rid of shopaholism
• Decide in advance what you want to buy and only then go to the store. It is best to choose a thing on the Internet, or even better to order it there. But if it so happens that without a personal visit to the store, you cannot buy something, the main thing is that you are already there, not start to be distracted by other goods. Came - found - bought. Such a scheme will help you fight addiction.
• Sales are evil. If any thing is now worth a penny, this does not mean that you really need it. Most likely, it will lie dead weight in the closet.
• New collections in the first days of sales are not the best option for a happy getting rid of addiction, because the main trouble of shopaholics is that all the money goes to unnecessary things, but there is no longer any money left for something really worthwhile. But if you really need a thing, then you should wait until the sellers reduce the price on it.
• Credit cards - a personal haven for addicted shopping. It's so convenient - you can spend what you haven't earned yet. If you've made the decision that being a shopaholic isn't your way, the first step is to strip yourself of your credit cards.
• Control your expenses. Save receipts, keep ledgers, eventually download the app to your phone. This will make it easier for you to understand where your money is going, and you can cut yourself in expenses.
• It is best not to visit shopping centers and shops for the first time. Think carefully about each purchase, give yourself a few days to decide.
If you recognize yourself in at least a few points and feel that you yourself cannot cope with the misfortune, then the best solution for you would be to sign up for a psychologist and solve this problem with him.
