In the age of consumption, boasting is not the best remedy; It’s poison!
Every day, more and more marketing, advertising and advertising professionals are creating strategies to increase consumption, images, icons, colors, aromas, positions, etc.
- To attract the desired audience awakens the feeling of pleasure and well-being.
- Leading the consumer to make the purchase.
- Often of a useless object.
- In a behavior that.
- In many cases.
- Can lead to indebtedness.
There are cases where the buying compulsion is so great that the person does not realize that they are sick, this impulse disorder is called Oniomania, a person obsessed with buying, this need to buy is compared to that of an addict.
He’s upset and eager to go to the mall to buy anything; when he left the store, or even before, he already felt sorry.
This behavior in the brain is linked to a neurotransmitter called dopamine, responsible for the feeling of pleasure, however, this sensation fades rapidly and the person soon feels sick and must frequently repeat this external stimulus to maintain dopamine levels in the brain’s reward system.
The act of purchase is not condemned by society, on the contrary, it is increasingly encouraged, which makes it difficult to diagnose the disease, it must be perceived by the person himself, because most of the time, attitudes are hidden from friends and family. , until his financial situation lies in an endless abyss, causing problems for those around him.
Some behaviors may indicate that you are about to become a compulsive buyer. Apply for a loan with friends, make a credit card and expect to consume soon, often use the word “borrow”, feel better in purchases than in the installments in sight, Feel embarrassed in normal conversations about the financial situation, do not worry about the commitments to pay this month, always in the hope that in the future you will have money to pay. See and see if these behaviors are common in your routine.
If your debts keep you awake, your concentration at work bothers you, if you’re already drunk to think you’re forgetting your bills, you use little lies to borrow and you don’t even respect interest rates or the ability to ruin your life. family relationship, if you think you’re getting out of your debts without planning it, if you’re concerned that your family and friends will find out about your financial situation shortly, if you fall into most of these behaviors, everything indicates that you have a mandatory debt problem.
Don’t despair, there’s still time. There are many ways to control yourself financially, using spreadsheets for your family budget that will help you see where you spend more, what needs to be cut, what you can save, and so on. And most importantly, at this point, ask for help. of someone with whom you feel comfortable escaping and helping not to make the situation worse.
Oniomania is considered a disease, although there is no well-established cause. However, situations in which people did not know how to deal with their fears, anxieties and anxieties, whether from problems experienced in the past within the family, in society, or for individual reasons, can trigger this disorder. .
Don’t panic! There is a treatment and the most important thing is to recognize it and seek help as soon as possible.
There is a self-help community called Anonymous Debtors that organizes face-to-face and online meetings, check if your city has one.
Another alternative is to follow up with psychologists, psychiatrists, do group or individual therapy.
Find a financial advisor. These professionals are not just for business, they will help you put your monthly income and expenses on paper, establishing a better way out with you.
Don’t be ashamed to admit you need help. Do not lie to your father, mother, brother, uncle, nephew, husband, friend; You need help and the road alone is more tortuous and often dark and dead end. Don’t be blind; find someone who can help you and give you the strength to get ahead. There’s a solution, just wish it off.