Audio only
Shopping Addicts
Life Behind the BarcodeBy Willow R. Stone
Length4h 2m
About this audiobook
Compulsive shopping, also known as shopping addiction or oniomania, is a behavioral disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to shop and spend money. This condition can have significant negative effects on an individual's financial stability, emotional well-being, and relationships. Recognizing the signs and understanding the underlying causes of compulsive shopping are crucial steps in addressing this growing issue.
The Temptation of Retail Therapy
Shopping is often seen as a pleasurable activity, a way to reward oneself or relieve stress. Retailers and marketers capitalize on this by creating enticing advertisements and promotions that trigger the desire to buy. For individuals with compulsive shopping tendencies, the thrill of making a purchase can be addictive. The act of shopping provides a temporary escape from negative emotions and a sense of control, which can lead to repetitive and excessive spending.
The Cycle of Compulsion
Compulsive shopping follows a cycle that can be difficult to break. It typically starts with an emotional trigger, such as stress, boredom, or low self-esteem. In response, the individual engages in shopping to seek relief and experience a temporary high. However, this high is short-lived, and feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety often follow. To cope with these negative emotions, the person may turn to shopping again, perpetuating the cycle of addiction.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel, Other
Length4 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Other Versions Available
2Have Questions / Comments?
3Get Free Stuff
41. Chapter 1: When Retail Therapy Goes Wrong
52. Chapter 2: Defining the Undefinable: What Is Compulsive Shopping?
Show all chaptersShow less
63. Chapter 3: Inside the Compulsive Shopper’s Mind
74. Chapter 4: Is It More Than a Spree? Recognizing the Signs
85. Chapter 5: The Hidden Roots of Compulsive Buying
96. Chapter 6: Filling Emptiness: Emotional Triggers and Urges
107. Chapter 7: Keeping Up With Everyone: Social and Cultural Pressures
118. Chapter 8: Crafted to Crave: Advertising and the Modern Media Machine
129. Chapter 9: The Price of the High: Financial Devastation
1310. Chapter 10: The Shame Beneath the Receipts: Mental Health Consequences
1411. Chapter 11: Secret Purchases, Strained Bonds: Relationship Fallout
1512. Chapter 12: First Steps: Admitting, Stopping, and Planning Treatment
1613. Chapter 13: Rewiring Urges: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Shopping
1714. Chapter 14: Medication: A Piece of the Recovery Puzzle
1815. Chapter 15: Recovery Together: Support Groups, Therapy, and Community
1916. Chapter 16: New Spending Habits: Practical Strategies for Daily Life
2017. Chapter 17: Beyond the Barcode: Long-Term Control and Relapse Prevention
2118. FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions: Answers for the Road Ahead
2219. FAQ 2: Frequently Asked Questions: More Answers for Your Recovery Journey
2320. Common Myths: Common Myths: What People Get Wrong About Compulsive Shopping
2421. Common Myths 2: Common Myths: More Misconceptions Exposed
BenzodiazepineWillow R. Stone4h 18m$4.10 · $0.00
PsychotherapyWillow R. Stone4h 32m$4.10 · $0.00
Barbiturate AddictionWillow R. Stone3h 58m$4.10 · $0.00
Lost in EcstasyWillow R. Stone3h 34m$4.10 · $0.00
Cocaine AddictionWillow R. Stone1h 49m$2.40 · $0.00
Cannabis ControlWillow R. Stone3h 57m$4.10 · $0.00
Fighting FentanylWillow R. Stone3h 58m$4.10 · $0.00
Designer DrugsWillow R. Stone4h$4.10 · $0.00
Hooked on MusclesWillow R. Stone4h 9m$4.10 · $0.00
Codeine AddictionsWillow R. Stone4h 8m$4.10 · $0.00
Don't Look AwayWillow R. Stone11h 8m$4.10 · $0.00
Authentic VoicesWillow R. Stone1h 20m$3.50 · $0.00
Mastering First ImpressionsWillow R. Stone6h 52m$6.40 · $0.00
Harnessing Power and InfluenceWillow R. Stone6h 17m$6.40 · $0.00
Transition BlissWillow R. Stone8h 35m$4.10 · $0.00
The Art of HappinessWillow R. Stone6h 29m$6.40 · $0.00
GaslightingWillow R. Stone7h 49m$6.40 · $0.00
The Art of Effective CommunicationWillow R. Stone9h 38m$6.40 · $0.00
The Secrets of HappinessWillow R. Stone6h 54m$6.40 · $0.00
Chaos in a CoupeDivya Dugar9h 18m$18 · $0.00
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs of Washington Irving: Tales of The Alhambra, Abbotsford and Newstead Abby, A Tour on the Prairies & Tales of a Traveler (Annotated)Washington Irving45h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas43h 7m$14 · $0.00
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m$26 · $0.00
South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 (Annotated)Ernest Henry Shackleton17h 9m$2 · $0.00
Here Is New YorkE. B. White1h 1m$5
The Travelling ApeMichael Mackay Richards12h 24m$25
Little PrincesConor Grennan9h 38m$29 · $0.00
Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (Annotated)Fridtjof Nansen31h 50m$2 · $0.00
We are Soldiers StillHarold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway7h 46m$26 · $0.00
The Road to San DonatoRobert Cocuzzo7h 29m$17 · $0.00
Around the World in 60 SecondsNuseir Yassin7h 48m$26 · $0.00
The Midwest Survival GuideCharlie Berens6h 6m$24 · $0.00
The Home of the Blizzard (Annotated)Sir Douglas Mawson19h 2m$2 · $0.00
Local WondersTed Kooser6h 21m$14 · $0.00
A Haunted Road AtlasChristine Schiefer, Em Schulz6h 46m$17
Over the Edge of the WorldLaurence Bergreen6h 14m$24 · $0.00
The Worst Journey in the WorldApsley Cherry-Garrard20h 5m$32
What Really Happened In WuhanSharri Markson16h 28m$40 · $0.00
The King James Bible (Annotated)Various Authors83h 36m2.0 (1)$2 · $0.00
The Holy Bible - 1 SamuelKing James2h 13m3.0 (1)$3 · $0.00
KJV Holy BibleBroadStreet Publishing Group LLC96h 16m$10 · $0.00
Book of ColossiansUnknown Author16m$8
The American Standard Bible — The Gospel of MatthewMatthew3h 56m$2 · $0.00
Everyday Chanakya | Time Management S01E08Radhakrishnan Pillai42m$4
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m$24 · $0.00
The King James Audio Bible New Testament CompleteChristopher Glyn20h 2m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
Faiths CheckbookCharles Spurgeon12h 44m$11 · $0.00
Be Wild Be FreeAmber Fossey26m$7 · $0.00
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental HealthDr. Billy Garvey4h 53m$20 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m$20 · $0.00
The Chosen Book OneAmanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, Dallas Jenkins3h 8m$10 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m$29 · $0.00
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseCharlie Mackesy58m$11 · $0.00
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of LukeJ.C. Ryle27h 13m$18 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m$26 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Brain Training for RidersAndrea Monsarrat Waldo5h 56m$19 · $0.00
My Effin' LifeGeddy Lee17h 11m5.0 (1)$40 · $0.00
You may also like
Fast GirlSuzy Favor Hamilton, Sarah Tomlinson8h 2m$26 · $0.00
ADD in Intimate RelationshipsDaniel G. Amen MD5h 14m$17
What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't KnowJohn Gray14h 33m$33 · $0.00
After the AffairJanis A. Spring2h 56m$18 · $0.00
What Your Body Knows about GodRob Moll5h 57m$17
Perfectly UndoneJamie Raintree9h 43m$29 · $0.00
Villain Era SpiritualityMarisol 'Sol' Vega-Okafor8h 35m$6 · $0.00
CleansedMarcel LeJeune3h 54m$14 · $0.00
The Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsDr. Laura Schlessinger2h 21m$16 · $0.00
The Marriage ReboundMeka James8h 48m$29 · $0.00
EarthquakesKelly Wyre8h 24m$5.50 · $0.00
Dear PrudenceDaniel M. Lavery8h 52m$29 · $0.00
DrinkAnn Dowsett Johnston8h 47m$29 · $0.00
Sorrow and BlissMeg Mason10h 39m$29 · $0.00
First Comes Love, Then Comes MoneyBethany Palmer, Scott Palmer5h 19m$24 · $0.00
What You Feel You Can HealJohn Gray2h 18m$16 · $0.00
This Has Been Absolutely LovelyJessica Dettmann10h 12m$29 · $0.00
Manhood Perfectly RestoredCiviale Remedial Agency3h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Pet Show, Vol. 3Warren Eckstein9h 38m$20
Don't Look AwayDanielle Laidley9h 30m$29 · $0.00