Shopaholics

Is there such a thing as a shopaholic? Is it just someone who shops excessively or does it go beyond that? I believe that everyone has a little bit of a shopaholic in them. Everybody likes to have nice things right? However, when your shopping addiction results in bankruptcy, it becomes a problem. Not only are you completely broke, but many shopaholics begin to shoplift. Their addiction becomes so uncontrollable that many wind up in jail because of it. What are some of the things that can lead to this type of shopping addiction? It can be self-esteem issues, insecurity, or a simple act of constant boredom. When it comes to a true shopaholic they do not simply just go to the mall and buy a shirt or two. Once they buy something it becomes a compulsive thing to do. This can be a very dangerous. Although women are stereotyped as being shopaholics, the addiction goes for men also. There is counceling for shopoholics which helps people spend their money properly without going overboard.