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For a fashion girl, uttering the words "I have nothing to wear," or "I spent next month’s rent at the Manolo Blahnik sample sale," aren't so out of the ordinary. With the ability to shop online, on your iPhone, and now even on Instagram—not to mention that there seems to perpetually be a sale going
on somewhere—the temptation to shop is greater than ever. But how do you know when you have a real problem? According to psychotherapist and star of Bravo’s LA Shrinks Dr. Eris Huemer, when the consequences of blowing a month's wages on a few pairs of Jimmy Choos are null, and you find yourself shopping to avoid emotional issues such as depression or anxiety at serious levels, it’s time to get help. "You know that things are serious when you rack up credit card debt to the point of unfavorable consequences," she explains.
However, that’s not to say that the occasional indulgence is a bad thing. "Recognizing when shopping sprees are becoming too frequent and underlying issues are not addressed is key," says Dr. Huemer. "Compulsive shoppers often start out with a mini addiction, but it can quickly spiral out of control." And as much as you may love your bags, shoes, and next season’s Chloé coat, a shopping addiction can also wreck havoc on your relationships. According to Dr. Huemer, money is one of the main reasons couples argue. When compulsive spending causes rifts between significant others, the consequences can spell break-ups and divorce.
Luckily, it is possible to overcome your addiction (if you happen to have one) with the appropriate help. "First you have to admit that you have a problem. There are different ways of treating the issue, such as 12-step programs, cognitive and behavioral therapy, getting a financial advisor and reading different self-help books," explains Dr. Huemer. “If you are spending money when you are angry, depressed, lonely or anxious, or if you are feeling empty when you aren’t spending money or a rush when you do, then these are all emotional issues that you need to deal with in therapy." That "rush" might be a hard one to pin down, we tend to think it goes hand in hand with Céline, in general.
Terry Richardson
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