New Delhi :
If you get this urge to go on a shopping spree too frequently or believe in the retail therapy every weekend then you fall under the category of a shopaholic.
According to a recent study by Norway's University of Bergen, shopping addiction might be a sign of depression. The study shows some tendencies as to which people develop a shopping dependency.
Research proves that with the up gradation of the technology and advanced marketing, our conventional ways of shopping have become very accessible and convenient.
And no surprise that it is more common among women. Your key personality traits are also defined by shopping addiction in this study.
It is also sometimes a matter of expressing one’s individuality, social status and personal attractiveness. People who are typically anxious, depressive and self-conscious may use shopping as an escape from unpleasant feelings.
Some believe that it helps to calm down the suppression of thoughts, negative feelings and inner upheaval. The study also compares shopping addiction with drug addiction, alcoholism and other substance addiction.
However there is no doubt that shopping is every girl's favorite timepass. Be it anytime, shopping is not a bad idea as the festival season is just around the corner. Specially on weekends if its Sunday then you can probably get your best outfits at these flea markets of Delhi. Sarojini Nagar for dresses, ethnic kurtas,footwear and much more. If you want junk jewellery and get a feel of ethnicity visit Dilli Haat near INA, for all variety Janpat is not a bad option either.
