2. -The most socially reinforced of the behavioral
addictions.
-Shopping becomes the person’s main way of
coping with stress.
-They continue to shop excessively even when it is
clearly having a negative impact on other areas of
their life.

3. -There are several characteristics that shopping
addiction shares with other addictions.
- Shopping addicts become preoccupied with
spending, and devote significant time and money to
the activity.
- The addictive pattern is actually driven by the
process of spending money.

4. - Addictive pattern of thoughts about shopping,
planning shopping trips.
- The shopping act described : as pleasurable,
ecstatic, as providing relief from negative feelings.
- Finally, the shopper crashes, with feelings of
disappointment, particularly with the him/herself.

5. - Use shopping as a way of escaping negative feelings:
depression, anxiety, boredom, self-critical thoughts, and
anger.
- The escape is short-lived.
- The purchases are often simply hoarded unused.

6. - Compulsive shoppers will then begin to plan the next
spending spree.
- Most shop alone, some shop with others who enjoy it.

7. -Finances and relationships are damaged.
-The shopping addict feels unable to stop or even
control their spending.

8. Symptoms
 Feel a boundless joy when buying
something new
 The excessive purchases so can lead
to repentance

9.  Make their shopping as an escape
route to improve their mood or cover
any other need mental
 They accumulate useless objects,
leaving behind severe economic
problems.

10.  It impairs daily life; events are
canceled for shopping and are
deprived of other activities, such as
being with family.

11. Treatment
 Therapies to find out what has caused
the condition, relaxation sessions are
required
 Medication

12.  The family support is important for
patient recovery
 You must advise and not fight with
them.