2023-06-17 08:54:00
Keypoint:
- ‘Shopping’, a relaxing activity that can be morbid. Let’s check the signal that we Oniomania shopping addiction or crazy shopping
- The shopper’s behavior is similar to that of a manic patient. Buy once more and don’t remember. Bought but not used It’s a schizophrenia.
- The Oniomania Habit can be cured. Just need to get the right treatment. knowing the mood Know the reason for the purchase leading to better mood management
in the language of doctors and scientists Shopping is beautiful called ‘Oniomania’. This definition comes from the Greek words ‘onius’ – ‘for sale’ and ‘mania’ – ‘madness’. So the problem is the desire to shop. shopping for no reason at the same time Shoppers don’t ask questions regarding buying expediency. necessity to buy He enjoyed the shopping process. The positive emotions that accompany him turn into a kind of drug, addiction develops from them.
definition of ‘oniomania’ was first proposed in history in the 19th century by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin, who and his colleagues were the first to draw attention to the strange behavior of certain people in shopping centers and shops. Psychiatrists around the world agree that shopping is schizophrenic, and only representatives of the American Psychiatric Association for a long time refused to recognize excessive shopping addiction as a disease. Only in 2009 American physicians first admitted that the behavior of shoppers is similar to the behavior of patients with mania.
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Get to know the disease ‘Oniomania’
‘Oniomania’ is a mental disorder used to refer to a person who spends money on shopping. or over-shopping until causing problems People in this group have behaviors like shopping as a life. You will feel good every time you shop. regardless of necessity Feeling sensitive regarding shopping obsessed with shopping when seeing the sale These people wore hunting spirits and immediately ran to pounce on their prey. Such actions often result in debt problems and family problems. Women are more vulnerable to such behaviors than men. But yes, men will not have this disease. Because various products are not made for women alone.
or called Buy stuff that doesn’t save money. and often buy things that they do not need Sometimes it seems like a lack of consciousness bought without knowing Often exhibits symptoms similar to that of a drug addict. For example, if you don’t go to the mall, you will feel restless, stressed, and frustrated.
The cause of this disease is a natural human mechanism built to prevent depression, which responds to this condition by yearning for new things. Just by seeing new items in the mall or when new items are advertised on TV, they will yearn and want to shop to alleviate depression. But when you bring the things home, there will be a feeling of guilt. Until being disappointed, therefore even more provoking depression causing the symptoms to go back and forth without end
Signs that it falls under ‘Oniomania’?
People with oniomania will be from teenagers up Because this age is the age where there is a certain level of purchasing power. Most women are more than men. But men can also have this disease. At present, oniomania patients are also included in the male population.
Dr. Komson Kiatrungrit Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Said that for how to observe yourself and those around you whether it is in this disease or not. Let’s see if the purchase is more than necessary or not and how. If those items are bought when they are not needed or bought repeatedly when there are many pieces Including in the items that have to be hidden when buying things into the house Bought and had problems with people at home but still decided to buy. may be associated with disease
For signs that there is a risk of ‘Oniomania’, you can check yourself as follows.
1. Purchased but never used, shopping or ordering and refused to use. because it may be afraid of the old Or buy a new one for peace of mind Until forgetting that there may actually be a product or that item already
2. Easy to buy, quick to buy. If someone is someone who is easy to buy, buy fluently, think regarding it and pay. especially with things that are rarely used but bought is considered to be a person who is at high risk of shopping fanaticism
3. secretly bought and used Anyone who buys something must secretly be afraid at home or a friend at work will find out. belonging to this disease as well
4. Buy, vent, upset, bad mood, press to buy products. or go shopping To relax, but actually this is another sign that we are addicted to shopping. or shopping frenzy
5. Remorse following completing the purchase When buying a lot Yes, it feels good. If there is a bored mode, the sound of the money, following the payment is completed, he feels guilty later, but still does not stop shopping.
6. Use a credit card for the full limit. And keep opening new cards without paying off the debt of the old card
7. Buy stuff regardless of necessity, so there are things that have been bought and not used.
8. Lie or steal to get more shopping
Causes of Oniomania There are several It may come from the person himself. and may come from external stimuli as follows
- suffering from depression Patients may have anxiety. There is a stressful situation, so I have to go shopping to relieve stress. Or find a way to vent emotions by shopping.
- no self-esteem Patients may want to create an identity in order to gain social acceptance, such as dressing according to fashion to make themselves look good. buy brand name bags buying expensive clothes to be superior to others, etc.
- archyde news media It is often seen on the Internet that you are interested in a product. or seeing reviews on various channels may cause cravings and finally decide to buy
- ease of purchase Nowadays, there are many online shopping applications that facilitate trading. Just by becoming a member, shoppers will be able to choose items to the basket. and wait for the product to be delivered to your doorstep This shopping convenience can be a factor in shopping addiction.
Effects when we become addicted to shopping
Behavior Oniomania Addicted to shopping without taking into account their own income-expenses. If left untreated, it can cause problems such as:
- Shopping is fun but suffering when having to pay
Excessive shopping addiction can lead to borrowing. Or borrow money to pay for the things we buy. Resulting in more debt burden.
- Relationship problems with close people
because I had to lie that the things I bought were given to me Or buy at a price that is cheaper than reality When close people know the truth, it may result in a loss of trust from family members. or close people
- mental health deterioration
If you are in debt and unable to deal with the debt, it will result in stress and depression. When the problem cannot be found, it may even lead to crime. which led to his arrest and legal prosecution.
The habit of Oniomania can be cured.
1. Taking into account the necessity
Before buying anything, you should think regarding whether you have bought it and have used it or not. and be sure not to buy duplicate items not buying things according to their own desires
2. Make an income-expense account
to help reduce unnecessary expenses help plan spending And it also creates financial discipline for yourself as well.
3. Manage your emotions
change attitude adjust perception and manage emotions in order to know their own emotional state
Oniomania is a mental condition that can be cured. If you find yourself Or someone close to you has behaviors at risk of Oniomania should consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment. and to prevent severe symptoms Or other effects that may follow. For drug treatment, if there are other diseases, then drugs will be used, such as depression, anxiety, etc.
refer:Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University ,Petchwet Hospital
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