Take this test, answer the questions 'Yes' or 'No'. Then sum up your points.

1. Have you ever asked yourself why you buy things you don't need?

2. Have you ever spent money for bills on things for yourself?

3. Have you stolen money from a friend, family member, employer or place of business?

4. Do you start out thinking that you deserve a reward and then end up feeling shame and
guilt?

5. Does your spending cause strife between yourself and a significant other?

6. Do you go shopping to change your mood?

7. Do you shop when you are depressed?

8. Do you shop when you are happy and then become depressed?

9. Have you ever maxed out your credit cards?

10. Have you ever used one credit card to pay the bill of another?

11. Do you shop to impress others?

12. Do you hide things that you buy from others?

  13. Do you give things away to others to help relieve the pain caused by spending?

14. Have you ever sought help for a spending/shopping problem?

15. Have you ever wished your life was different?

If you answered 'Yes' on two or more questions be careful - you may be addicted.