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ELC 590 PREPARATION OUTLINE

: Nur Assyiffa Binti Mazlan
: AP2204A
: Teoh Chee Yong

Title
: Are you Shopaholics?
Organizational Pattern
: Topical order
Visual Aid
:
General Purpose
: To inform
Specific Purpose: : To inform my audience about the symptoms, causes and
treatment for
Shopping Addiction.
Central Idea
: Today I would like to remind you about badness of
Shopaholics that should
be avoided.

I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

Introduction
According to the graph, from 2012 until June 2014, a total of 1,940
youths under 25 years old had been declared bankrupt, about one-third
(579) of whom became bankrupt in the first half of this year.
A. Minister in the Prime Ministers Department Nancy Shukri, who
oversees the Department of Insolvency (MDI), believes many
others are on the brink of bankruptcy for spending more than
they earn and drowning in debt. Echoing her comments, many
experts raised the same old arguments our young cannot
differentiate a necessity from luxury, confusing their needs
with their wants.
B. As we can see, credit card debt is one of the top causes of young
bankrupt.
In psychology, there is a clear explanation about the 'shopaholic' is an
excessive or compulsive shopping event that is often paid for by credit
cards or other methods.
Based on an expert report Health Sciences, University of Indiana United
States (US), Prof. Ruth Eng some individuals suffer from chronic
addiction to spending practices when there is excitement generated by
their brains.
At the same time, a 'shopaholic' did not show any physical signs that
classifies them as a related group. The difference is quite obvious may
be seen from the perspective of the emotional impact of the 'madness'
or to finance their spending.
Today I would like to inform you about the symptoms of Shopaholics,
the causes of Shopaholics and how to control the Shopping Addiction.

(Transition: Lets start with the symptoms of Shopaholics)

I.

Body
Shopaholics have two symptoms which is emotional and physical
symptoms.
A. Regarding on Dr. April Lane Benson, she lists the following
emotional symptoms of shopping addiction to be aware of.

A person with shopaholics may try to hide their addiction by

lying about just one element of it lie about how much they
spent
Other signs and symptoms of a shopping addiction are losing
control of the shopping behavior. buy just to feel satisfied but
not use it.
Shopping addicts tend to have obsessive thoughts about the
shopping experience, and this can make it difficult for them to
concentrate at work or in their interpersonal relationships. thinking about the details of each upcoming excursion.

B. The physical evidence of a shopping addiction may include a

declining financial situation.
Overspending. A person who is addicted shopping will take
money from a daily budget to cover the expenses of
shopping excursion.

(Transition: Now you know clearly about the symptoms shopping addiction. Do
you want to be one part of them? Lets look at how shopping habits can happen
to a person)
II.

There are four main causes that lead to shopping addiction

A. Boredom
As defined by magazine Helium usually starting off as a feeling
of this type of shopper gains a sense of relief shortly after
making their purchases. Shopping provides a sense of
excitement which may be missing in a persons life.
B. Depression
These conditions can fuel the behaviour and may be related to
some of the other underlying causes of compulsive shopping.
C. Perfectionism
People with low self-esteem or overly high expectations for
themselves may shop for the best and latest items in an attempt
to feel better about them and impress others. Shopping can also
provide people with a stronger sense of control over their
surroundings.
D. Loneliness
A person who is suffering from a significant loss, such as the
death of a close family member, may be driven to shop to take
his or her mind off the loss. Certain items can provide comfort or
give the person a sense of completeness
(Transition: Given the severity of Shopaholics, Im sure you are wondering
how they can be treated.)

III.

There are three major options to overcome Shopaholics habits

A. First option is medication

i.

Shopping is the result of depression, anxiety or another

mental illness which is treatable with medication.

ii.

Psychotropic medication. Helping you to manage some of

the psychological effects of withdrawal from the addictive
behaviour. Minor or major sedatives or tranquilizers might
be prescribed to promote relaxation during the day or to
aid in sleeping through the night.

B. Second option is simplicity circles

This method can be helpful support to shopaholics, although the
shopping addiction problem is not dealt with as directly as in the
various therapies for shopping addiction. Simplicity circles do
have to offer a forum:
a place to gather with others to discuss personal transformation
and satisfactions of living a simpler life.
C. Another option is Counselling
This is often necessary to get the compulsive shopper back on
track and to stop overspending. Target counselling for this
problem alters the negative actions of compulsive shopping and
concurrently works toward healing the underlying emotions.

Conclusion
I
II
III

As we have seen, Shopaholic can be detected by reference signs in the

emotional and physical changes.
However, we must be smart and careful in managing our daily shopping
Make a good decision, do not follow your lust.

Bibliography
Dr April Benson . Stop Over shopping. Retrieved November 29, 2015 from
http://www.shopaholicnomore.com/are-you-a-shopaholic
American mental health channel, Retrieved December 11, 2008 from
http://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/shopping-addiction/treatmentshopping-addiction
The star online Young and Broke in Malaysia, Retrieved November 9, 2014
from
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation
Terrence Shulman Shopaholics Anonymous, Retrieved February 2013 from
http://www.shopaholicsanonymous.org
Michelle I am an emotional shopaholics, Retrieved July 13 2015 from

http://www.budgetbloggess.com/im-an-emotional-shopaholic-toolsand-tips-to-overcome-shopping-addiction/

According to the graph, from 2012 until June 2014, a total of 1,940 youths
under 25 years old had been declared bankrupt, about one-third (579) of whom
became bankrupt in the first half of this year. Minister in the Prime Ministers
Department Nancy Shukri, who oversees the Department of Insolvency (MDI),
believes many others are on the brink of bankruptcy for spending more than
they earn and drowning in debt. Echoing her comments, many experts raised
the same old arguments our young cannot differentiate a necessity from
luxury, confusing their needs with their wants. As we can see, credit card
debt is one of the top causes of young bankrupt. It is clear that the use of credit
cards in Malaysia to encourage a group of users called 'shopaholic' to increase
their spending power without planning and seemed addicted to lead to financial
problems.

In psychology, there is a clear explanation about the 'shopaholic' is an

excessive or compulsive shopping event that is often paid for by credit cards or
other methods. Based on an expert report Health Sciences, University of Indiana
United States (US), Prof. Ruth Eng retrieved from PsychGuides.com some
individuals suffer from chronic addiction to spending practices when there is
excitement generated by their brains. At the same time, a 'shopaholic' did not
show any physical signs that classifies them as a related group. The difference is
quite obvious may be seen from the perspective of the emotional impact of the
'madness' or to finance their spending.

Regarding on Dr. April Lane Benson retrieved from

http://www.shopaholicnomore.com/, she lists the following symptoms of shopping
addiction, shopping addict, to be aware of. A person with shopaholics may try to
hide their addiction by lying about just one element of it. For instance, a
person may admit they went shopping, but they may lie about how much they
spent. Other signs and symptoms of a shopping addiction are losing control of
the shopping behavior."They suffer a lot because of the emotional drain of
being in debt and wondering what's going to happen, carrying these huge creditcards balances that go up and up and up," said Stanford University psychiatrist
Lorrain Koran.
Shopping addicts tend to have obsessive thoughts about the shopping
experience, and this can make it difficult for them to concentrate at work or in
their interpersonal relationships. Some addicts spend a lot of time thinking about
the details of each upcoming excursion, from the stores they will visit to the
outfits they will wear while shopping. Obsessive thinking and planning are
especially common in those who are trying to hide their behaviors from others.

Now you know clearly about the symptoms shopping addiction. Do you
want to be one part of them? Lets look at how bad habits like this can happen to
a person. As defined by magazine Helium usually starting off as a feeling of this
type of shopper gains a sense of relief shortly after making their purchases.
Shopping provides a sense of excitement which may be missing in a persons
life. Just the simple experience of being in a mall or store is exciting, as there are
bright lights, colourful displays, uplifting music, and lots of treats for the senses.
That sure beats the monotony of day-to-day life which we all sometimes
experience.
People who are addicted to shopping or spending may also suffer from
depression These conditions can fuel the behaviour and may be related to
some of the other underlying causes of compulsive shopping. Perfectionism is
one trait that is thought to contribute to the problem. People with low selfesteem or overly high expectations for themselves may shop for the best and
latest items in an attempt to feel better about them and impress others.
Shopping can also provide people with a stronger sense of control over their
surroundings.
For some shopping addicts, purchases temporarily fill a perceived
inner void or loneliness. A person who is suffering from a significant loss, such
as the death of a close family member, may be driven to shop to take his or her
mind off the loss. Certain items can provide comfort or give the person a sense
of completeness, but because this feeling doesn't last, the person feels the need
to make additional purchases.
Given the severity of Shopaholics, Im sure you are wondering how they
can be treated. There are three major options to overcome Shopaholics habits.
First option is