The recession may find shopping addicts hitting rock bottom sooner. How do you know if you’re out of control?
You can’t turn on the TV news or a morning show without hearing how people are cutting back during the current economic downturn. One story that isn’t getting much coverage, though, is how the recession is helping to create (or exacerbate) a new generation of shopaholics.
Retail Therapy
While many people are cutting their spending during this economic downturn, shopping addicts aren’t cutting up their credit cards. Just as with any other addiction, the harmful behavior escalates during times of stress. So while you’d assume that someone facing a job loss or foreclosure would swear off the mall, those difficulties may cause them to rely on retail therapy even more. (more…)
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