Plus, the numbers show we're shopping online more than ever

While compulsive buying is not a new phenomenon, more and more people across the globe are becoming addicted to shopping. What’s behind the increase? For one, online shopping means you can get anything from anywhere in just a matter of days. Plus, some companies use game-like strategies to sell products or get coupons.

Not to mention we’re advertised to, like, everywhere. We can’t even watch a video without a commercial. Every fifth or so post on our social feeds is an ad. Sometimes it feels like we just think about something and then boom, there’s an ad for it.

What do your spending habits look like? No shame. If you’re concerned you or someone you know is getting a little too much retail therapy, we’ve put together a list of the signs of shopping addiction — and what to do if you think you have one.

Signs of Shopping Addiction

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