Compulsive Shopping
[Originally broadcast on June 15, 2007]
| There are times when we all (okay – most of us) use shopping as a quick fix for the blues. But when does the quick shop become an obsession? If you like a pair of shoes, do you find yourself purchasing multiple pairs? Does the shopping make you feel guilty? Do you lie to others about your purchases? Or, do you show purchases to friends for validation? And what about all the returning? While the term “shopaholic” is often thrown about casually and in jest, there are over 5 million Americans who cannot control the urge to shop, even when it costs them their job, marriage, family and finances. Join us Friday for our discussion about compulsive shopping. Today's show is being rebroadcast, so we're unable to take calls. |  |
Listen to the ShowCompulsive Shopping in the Blogosphere:
- The Centre for Emotional Well-Being asks whether online shopping and the Cyber Monday affect is fueling people's shopping addiction
- Style Cocktail offers tips on how to avoid binge shopping during the holidays
- Sushi Money lists some warning signs of compulsive shopping and spending
- These 6 steps to curb compulsive spending come from Get Rich Slowly