ARE YOU SHOPAHOLIC ?

 
 
Take this Quiz: Are you a compulsive shopper?

True or False? Evaluate the following statements:
 
 

1. When I am feeling depressed, I usually go shopping.
 
2. I spend a lot of money that I do not have on things that I do not need.
 
3. I get a rush when I make a purchase, but I "crash" soon afterwards.
 
4. I have closets full of clothes that I have never worn, and countless gadgets that I have never used.
 
5. I often feel reckless and out of control when I shop.
 
6. I lie to my friends and family about how much money I spend.
 
7. Even though I feel very distraught about my debt, I still shop.
 
8. I feel emotionally upset and disturbed by my own shopping habits.
 
9. After a big shopping trip, I sometimes feel disoriented and depressed.
 
10. My shopping has caused problems in my personal relationships in one way or another.

 
 
Did you answer "True" for four or more of the above statements? If so, it is possible that you have a real problem with compulsive shopping.

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