Feeling run down? Lost that sparkle?
Behaviors that may indicate a compulsive shopping problem:
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Shopping or spending money as a result of feeling angry, depressed , anxious, or lonely
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Having arguments with others about your shopping habits
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Feeling lost without credit cards – actually going into withdrawal without them
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Buying items on credit, rather than with cash
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Describing a rush or a feeling of euphoria with spending
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Feeling guilty, ashamed, or embarrassed after a spending spree
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Lying about how much money was spent or owning up to buying something, but lying about how much it actually cost
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Thinking obsessively about money
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Spending a lot of time juggling accounts or bills to accommodate spending



