Ohne Vorwürfe: Kaufsucht: Können Angehörige helfen?
Eine Kaufsucht kann auch für das Umfeld von Betroffenen Folgen haben - psychisch wie finanziell. Viele fühlen sich hilflos. Eine Expertin erklärt, was im Umgang mit Betroffenen entscheidend ist.
Hannover - Those affected by compulsive shopping have an intense and sometimes uncontrollable desire to purchase items. This condition affects not only the individual, but also often their family members and close acquaintances. People with compulsive shopping habits frequently spend large sums of money over extended periods - sometimes exhausting their own financial resources.
While the situation can be stressful for family members, they should not turn a blind eye to the behavior or support the compulsive shopping by lending money. Psychologist Astrid Müller, a senior lecturer at the Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy Clinic of the Hannover Medical School, advises addressing the topic openly. Family members should remain understanding and respectful, avoiding accusations.
The goal is to motivate the affected person to seek help. Initial contact points can be therapy centers for addiction. To effectively combat the behavior, those affected need to explore the underlying need driving the shopping compulsion.
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