Are you a shopaholic?

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsWhen things don't look good in my life, I go and shop. It gives me a high and I cant do without it,” says 24-year-old Shruti Sharma (name changed) who looks for happiness in malls and designer wear. Going to a mall and coming out with huge packets with high-end brand names embossed on them might seem like the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon for many. But making it a routine and tagging it as 'retail therapy' is something that crosses the threshold of being normal.For Shruti clothes, shoes and bags have become more than just part of looking good, they have conquered her life, making her a compulsive shopper.Shopaholics, also known as compulsive shoppers or shopping addicts, may actually be suffering from a psychiatric disorder known as compulsive buying disorder. Most shopaholics shop regardless of their bank balance, the design or style of the product or even their need. “People who shop compulsively are basically restless and confused people. They live for the moment and do what they think is right at that particular moment rather than thinking of the consequences, ” says Dr Shaji, psychologist. Dr Shaji further adds that mostly this disorder starts from the birth. “With our changing life, people are becoming restless and impatient. Most expecting mothers go through a lot of stress which also affects the baby in their womb. Another reason for this disorder in youth is the advertisements and branding we are surrounded with," says. Dr Shaji says that the soul motive of these advertisements is to make money but they don't take in account the kind of effect it has on people's mind.Most of the people suffering from this disorder often live in denial and find solace in brightly coloured pumps or a short black dress. Even if they have no money in their accounts they will still go and splurge, use their credit cards lavishly without thinking how they will repay it the next month. This also leads to crime and depression. "It is not only about shopping but leads to other complication. People go on to becoming compulsive liars, thieves and also show unsocial behaviours," Dr Shaji added.first published:July 23, 2012, 08:58 ISTlast updated:July 23, 2012, 08:58 IST
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When things don't look good in my life, I go and shop. It gives me a high and I cant do without it,” says 24-year-old Shruti Sharma (name changed) who looks for happiness in malls and designer wear.

Going to a mall and coming out with huge packets with high-end brand names embossed on them might seem like the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon for many. But making it a routine and tagging it as 'retail therapy' is something that crosses the threshold of being normal.

For Shruti clothes, shoes and bags have become more than just part of looking good, they have conquered her life, making her a compulsive shopper.

Shopaholics, also known as compulsive shoppers or shopping addicts, may actually be suffering from a psychiatric disorder known as compulsive buying disorder. Most shopaholics shop regardless of their bank balance, the design or style of the product or even their need. “People who shop compulsively are basically restless and confused people. They live for the moment and do what they think is right at that particular moment rather than thinking of the consequences, ” says Dr Shaji, psychologist. Dr Shaji further adds that mostly this disorder starts from the birth. “With our changing life, people are becoming restless and impatient. Most expecting mothers go through a lot of stress which also affects the baby in their womb. Another reason for this disorder in youth is the advertisements and branding we are surrounded with," says.

Dr Shaji says that the soul motive of these advertisements is to make money but they don't take in account the kind of effect it has on people's mind.

Most of the people suffering from this disorder often live in denial and find solace in brightly coloured pumps or a short black dress.

Even if they have no money in their accounts they will still go and splurge, use their credit cards lavishly without thinking how they will repay it the next month. This also leads to crime and depression. "It is not only about shopping but leads to other complication. People go on to becoming compulsive liars, thieves and also show unsocial behaviours," Dr Shaji added.

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