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Cracking Addiction

How to Stop Shopping Addiction Signs, Diagnosis & Real-Life Impact

14 Aug 2025

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How to Stop Shopping Addiction Signs, Diagnosis & Real-Life ImpactIs. Is It Just Retail Therapy — or Something Deeper?Is your shopping habit harmless fun, or could it be compulsive buying disorder (oniomania)? In this eye-opening episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong breaks down the hidden reality of shopping addiction — its diagnosis, stigma, and the very real consequences on daily life.What you’ll learn in this video:What truly defines a shopping addictionHow impulse control disorders spiral into debt, anxiety, and relationship issuesWhy online shopping has made things worse — and harder to stopThe powerful role of dopamine, targeted ads, and instant gratificationYyou’ll also discover why shopping disorder is not yet officially recognised in the DSM-5 (but partially listed in the ICD-11), and how that gap affects real-world treatment options.We’ll explore:Shopping addiction recovery optionsSurprising statistics and behavioral trendsThe psychological effects that most people ignoreWhether your own (or a loved one’s) habit has crossed the lineThis is essential viewing if you’re struggling with overspending, concerned about a spouse or friend, or curious about how a love for shopping can become a real mental health issue.Keywords covered: shopping addiction, compulsive shopping, online shopping addiction, oniomania, shopping disorder symptoms, DSM-5, ICD-11, compulsive spending, psychological effects of shopping.Chapters:00:00:00 Is Shopping Addiction Real? The Science and the Controversy00:01:13 Official Recognition: DSM-5 vs ICD-1100:02:23 Diagnosis Challenges and Debates00:03:33 Screening Tools and Prevalence Rates00:04:14 Who is Affected? Gender, Age, and Reporting Differences00:05:00 The Cycle of Compulsive Shopping: Behaviours and Consequences00:05:50 The Need for Recognition and SupportWatch now to learn the signs, science, and solutions behind shopping addiction.#shoppingaddiction #compulsivespending #mentalhealthawareness #crackingaddiction #impulsecontroldisorders

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