Are you a shopaholic?

Shopaholics lack the necessary self-control to resist the temptation of buying desirable items ? even at the expense of their finances and relationships. In recent years, such compulsive spending has gotten more attention, especially in this materialistic and media-focused society. This desire to "shop ?til you drop" is a result of more than just the desire for possessions ? it's a yearning and insatiable need for that psychological high one feels when, yet again, another purchase is made. If you find yourself surrounded by shopping bags and wondering at the end of the month where all your money has gone, then you may just fit the profile of a shopaholic.

1. I find that I spend more than I intended when out shopping.
-> Often

2. I tend to shop when I’m feeling angry or depressed.
-> Often (plus with eating disorder)

3. When I see something I like, my first thought is “I have to have it”.
-> Most of the time
(Coz petite size rarely get a chance to acquire it)

4. I shop even when I can’t afford to.
-> Almost never (mane nak korek duit)

5. I tend to feel guilty about my purchases.
-> Most of the time (if its expensive ^_^;)

6. I have “borrowed” or stolen credit cards from friends or family to shop.
-> Almost never (unless if mine is stolen!)

7. I find it difficult to hold down stable relationships in my life due to my shopping behavior.
-> Almost never (never experience.. how should i know???)

8. I cannot afford staples such as food, housing or healthcare because of my shopping.
-> Almost never

9. I lie to my friends and family about how much I spend.
-> Often (ampun mak! ekekeke)

10. If I don’t have the funds, I borrow money from others in order to buy something I really want.
-> Rarely (If I don't have enough cash.. and I'll make sure i'll pay after that.. so frens.. tell me if i did borrowsand forgot about it!)

11. I cannot leave a store without purchasing at least one thing.
-> Almost never

12. When I’m depressed, shopping makes me feel better.
-> Often

13. I shop when I’m stressed and just want to get away from it all.
-> Often

14. When I see that someone else has something that I don’t, I feel I must have it.
-> Somewhat true/false

15. I have lost the respect and trust of people in my life because of my shopping behavior.
-> Completely false (you guys don't wanna friends with me?? :((

16. I get an adrenaline rush when I shop.
Somewhat ture/false

17. I feel that I cannot control myself when I feel the urge to shop.
-> Mostly true

18. My shopping behavior has affected relationships in my life in a negative manner.
-> Completely false

19. I have hidden purchases from friends/family out of fear that they would get upset.
-> Completely true ^_^;

20. I have had to take extreme measures (i.e., re-mortgaging my home, taking out a loan, etc.) to pay for credit card debts.
-> Completely false

21. I must be up-to-date with fashion – even if it means spending money I don’t have.
-> Somewhat true/false

22. Relationships in my life have ended because my shopping tendencies became an issue.
-> completely false

23. I feel lost if I don’t have money to spend.
-> Completely true

24. When I make a purchase, I rarely regret it.
-> Somewhat true/false

25. I have a store credit card for all of my favorite shops.
-> Completely false

26. I feel like I’m on top of the world when I shop.
-> somewhat true/false

27. I have bought things that I have never used.
-> Sometimes

28. I spend more on clothes and accessories than I do on rent or bills.
-> Rarely (more to quantity that i bought than the total)

29. I max out my credit cards due to shopping sprees.
-> Almost never

30. I get so excited when I shop I hardly realize how much money I have spent.
-> often

31. I buy luxuries that I can’t really afford.
-> rarely

32. People close to me have told me they are worried about how much I spend.
-> sometimes (always mum!)

33. I think about shopping.
-> often (everyday ^_^;)

34. I set a limit as to how much money I want to spend shopping.

-> Sometimes

35. (Refer to question above) I actually stick to the limits I set.

-> Often (tapi kalau berbaloi2 apa salahnye kan?? ekekek)

36. If I see something I really like, I ask myself if I really need it.

-> sometime

37. (Refer to question above) If the answer is no, I don’t buy it.

->Completely true

38. I feel the urge to shop _________.

->Most of the time

39. (Refer to question above) I cannot rid myself of this feeling until I satisfy my urge to buy something.

->Most of the time

40. I have articles of clothing or other merchandise that still have price tags on them.

-> True, several items

41. I shop online.

-> Only for things that I can’t buy nearby.

42. I have spent hours making a purchasing bid for online merchandise.

-> On a few occasions

43. Do you ever buy yourself things as a means to make you feel better?

-> Yes, I often head straight to the mall for a shopping spree when I’m upset.

44. It’s the end of the month and rent is due. On top of that, money is really tight and you’re already dipping into your overdraft way more then you should be. All your closest friends are heading out to a fancy dinner and ask you if you’re coming. What do you do?

-> I decline – I’ll go out when I’m a little more financially stable.

45. What do you do when you come across one of your favorite clothing shops?

-> I do a little window shopping.

46. You’ve just inherited $10 000 from a distant cousin overseas whom you’ve never even met! What do you do?

-> Treat my friends and family to a fancy meal at a prestigious restaurant, then put the rest away.

47. You just got your paycheck. What’s the first thing you do?

-> I allow a small treat for all my hard work, and then the rest goes towards bills or into my savings.

48. Beginners luck! You buy the latest scratch and win ticket and get $200! What do you do?

-> I reward myself and spend some of it on a small luxury, then save the rest.

49. You’ve just had a terrible day – how do you unwind? (Check all that apply).

-A good book usually diverts my mind.

-A nice, long bath.

-Talk about it with a close friend or family member.

-Take my little cards "Debit" and "Credit" out for a walk.

-Two words – comfort food.

-Two words – retail therapy.

RESULT:
Marks: 43/100
When it comes to fashion, it seems to be pretty important to you (although not a top priority) to be up-to-date with the latest styles. Although you don't stress over having all the latest threads, gadgets and home d?cor to the extreme, your results indicate that there may be a risk of this becoming a serious issue. Keep in mind that material possessions aren't everything!