I recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community who suffer from shopping addictions to share what they wish more people knew about their experiences. The responses ranged from enlightening to ...

HANDING the cashier three near-identical designer dresses, a handful of necklaces and a pile of scarves Sharon Bull felt a ...

As a self-proclaimed retail aficionado, I totally understand craving the rush of shopping. The little buzz of excitement you get when you receive the order confirmation. The buildup of tracking your ...

In a candid revelation, British pop sensation Lily Allen has opened up about her struggle with shopping addiction, sparking important conversations about mental health and consumerism. This article ...

‘Tis the season of malls, sales and hunting for deals: a shopper’s dream. But when does shopping become a problem? A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains the habits of shopping addiction ...

Shopping can be pleasurable for many people, offering a temporary boost in mood and a sense of fulfillment. However, for some individuals, shopping can turn into an addiction, leading to significant ...

Shopping addictions are often taken lightly in everyday culture, but a team of scientists at the University of Bergen in Norway are taking them quite seriously, developing a unique method to measure ...

In a reversal of the purchase reveals that TikTokers are famous for – opening packages and showing off new goods for viewers – a fresh social media trend is taking hold: "Low Buy 2025." The idea ...

When you think 'shopaholic', you might picture a fluffy Hollywood film, or a co-worker whose desk is always surrounded by Amazon boxes and ASOS parcels. But for those who suffer from a shopping ...

As a self-proclaimed retail aficionado, I totally understand craving the rush of shopping. The little buzz of excitement you ...

It’s normal to indulge in some retail therapy now and then. But when shopping starts to interfere with your finances, relationships or daily life, it may be a red flag for something more serious: ...

There's a fine line between having a love of online shopping, and having an addiction to it. And according to psychotherapists, an addiction to buying goods off the internet should be classified as a ...