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Is it pathological to love shopping so much?

Asked by:Lillian

Asked on:Mar 25, 2026 04:54 PM

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  • Fuchsia Fuchsia

    Mar 25, 2026

      Many people have watched the movie "Shopaholic", in which Cecilia Cheung plays a "spiritual shopaholic" in the city and a fan of famous brands, while Liu Qingyun is her doctor. In real life most female In fact, they all have a shopping hobby. Some women are "shopaholics". Experts say that "shopaholics" suffer from psychological problems. disease

      The so-called "shopaholics" are those who have a pathological possessive desire for goods. When they are faced with a dazzling array of goods, even if they are of no use to themselves or are purchased repeatedly, they will spend a lot of money without thinking. They may even feel overwhelmed if they don't buy a few things in a day.

      Experts believe that there are four main reasons for inducing "shopaholic":

      1. Shopaholic patients are mainly people who are mentally lonely, physically and mentally damaged, or have low self-esteem. They try to fill the emptiness in their souls by relying on crazy purchases. Modern credit card settlement methods have further contributed to the development of the disease, because patients can no longer find out in time that their wallets have been empty.

      Second, it is related to their emotional fragility, fantasy, and romantic nature, not to mention that some products have symbolic significance for showing women's charm. Therefore, they often go on a shopping spree for products needed for social activities, such as clothing, cosmetics, accessories, etc.

      3. Advertisements and pictures and sounds played in shopping halls cause strong sensory impact, and women often cannot withstand these temptations.

      4. Wrong concept orientation, such as "shopping is enjoyment", "shopping is beneficial" healthy ”, and even use shopping as a way to treat mental illness, mental depression and other diseases, subconsciously aggravating practical attempts.

      However, when you go home with a lot of things after shopping, you also bring back a considerable amount of money. This will undoubtedly cause a new episode of loss of self-esteem, and you will not stop until you have spent all your savings.

      Experts suggest: To correct the overly strong desire to shop, it is necessary to strengthen the cultivation of psychological quality and strive to maintain a normal mentality so that this psychological disease can be reduced or eliminated.

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