Is Shopping Addiction Real?

Is Shopping Addiction Real? – http://www.addictionsuk.com – Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, explains why shopping addiction can be a genuine pathological depend…

Addicted to Gucci: Buzz Bissinger's confession reflects global issue

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Bissinger apparently decided to go public to help others struggling with similar addictions. “I wrote it because it was the only way I know of coming to terms and getting the help I am now getting. “ No sniggering please, compulsive shopping is a …
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Extremely Bad Advice: I Need A Hero

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With the Avengers movies and lots of other superheroes taking to the screen, I'm worried that people might recognize the logo that I'm wearing and think I'm just jumping on the bandwagon. What cool hero can I idolize that no one will know so that I can …
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Junior League prepares for 'Bargain Carousel,' known as 'largest garage sale …

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“They won't just be shopping to get a good deal,” said Gillispie about Bargain Carousel shoppers, “they will help make a difference.” The money raised … Her book, “Delivered: A Memoir: My Dark Path Through Addiction,” is available online. To order …
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Dollar stores: my stretch-a-buck obsession

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I love you all — but get outta here with that and help Daddy carry our 10 bags of goodies. I'm a dollar store shopper three or four times a week, at least. I've gone with no pressing shopping needs, just to walk around and discover a useful purchase …
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