The changes in technology in recent years have reached incredible dimensions. With the pandemic, many things in our lives have become online. And in this period when we are all confined to our homes, our number one occupation is undoubtedly social media platforms.
Research shows that while the number of mobile device users in Turkey is 71 million, 48 million of them are active social media users. These individuals spend an average of 6-7 hours a day on the internet and social media, and contrary to popular belief, they do not use social media only for entertainment purposes. Social media is now the main source of activities such as business, education, accessing news and shopping.
Shopping via social media; It is highly preferred because it is more practical, offers us the opportunity to buy from where we sit, access the comments of people who use the product, look at product reviews and easily follow discounts.
Recently, it has been seen that influencers and phenomena are leading the masses in shopping. The fact that they advertise and recommend products, especially on YouTube and Instagram, increases the shopping behavior of the masses that follow them.
So When Does This Love for Shopping Turn into Shopping Addiction?
<If you often feel the need to shop when you feel angry, anxious, or sad
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If you feel unhappy after shopping
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If you have clothes in your closet that you have never worn and items that you never use at home
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Money If you have difficulty stopping yourself when you start spending
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If you are pushing the limits of your credit card with your purchases and even being unable to pay them
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If you are afraid of missing out on discounts, you may be addicted to shopping.
Ways to Get Rid of Shopping Addiction:
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This item Do not engage in purchasing behavior without providing three items;
1- Do I really need this product?
2- Do I have the money to buy it?
3- Do I have time to buy it? Is it?
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Before you go shopping, determine a list of your needs and have your loved ones confirm the things on the list (partner, family, close friend, etc.)
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Do not use a credit card for your shopping, or if you do, reduce the limit considerably
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Delete campaign messages from the phone without reading
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It may be difficult for you, but unfollow influencers who promote products
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If you want to shop just to be happy when you are in a negative mood, realize this and turn to other activities that can make you happy
If you have difficulty coping with your shopping behavior despite doing all these, you may need to consult an expert on this issue.
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