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disorder.

5. If you refuse to answer your cell phone while shopping at Neiman Marcus because you know it's your husband who has just explained to you the previous evening how DEEPLY in debt you are; you might have a shopping disorder.

6. If you rationalize that spending your last $100 for the month at the mall rather than on groceries for your empty refrigerator on the (4th day of the month)actually makes good sense because you need to lose a few pounds anyway, you might have a shopping disorder.

7. If you think that bankruptcy is that hip, new clothing store at the mall; you might have a shopping disorder.

8. If you think that wearing the same dress more than once is gauche and you are not: A)Paris Hilton, B)Independently wealthy, or C)employed; you might have a shopping disorder.

9. If your idea of a perfect date consists of you, a glass of chardonnay, a computer and a credit card on a Friday night; you might have a shopping disorder.

And Finally....

10. If they recognize your voice and know you by name on QVC, The Home Shopping Network and Jewelry Television; you might have a shopping disorder.

There. Now do I have your attention?

If you thought that shopping can't be an addiction every bit as serious as drugs, alcohol or any of the more recognizable addictions, YOU just might have a shopping disorder!

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