Shopping Addiction & Oniomania Treatment
Bharosa Hospitals
More Than Just "Retail Therapy"
Clinical Treatment for Shopping Addiction
We often joke about "retail therapy," but for millions, shopping is not a fun pastime—it is a destructive compulsion. Shopping Addiction (medically known as Oniomania or Compulsive Buying Disorder) is characterized by an obsession with shopping and buying behavior that causes adverse consequences, such as severe debt, family conflict, and emotional distress.
At Bharosa Neuropsychiatry Hospitals, we understand that the items you buy are often an attempt to fill an emotional void. Whether it is boxes of unopened deliveries piling up at home or secret credit cards hidden from your spouse, we help you break the cycle of "Buy, Regret, Repeat."
The Cycle of Compulsion.
It’s Not About the Stuff
Shopping addiction is rarely about the items themselves. It is about the Process.
Is It Addiction or Just "Big Spender"?
- Hiding Purchases: Do you hide bags in the car or lie about how much things cost?
- Hoarding: Do you have items with price tags still on them that you have never used?
- Financial Ruin: Are you maxing out credit cards or borrowing money to shop?
- Shopping as a Coping Mechanism: Do you shop specifically when you feel angry or depressed?
- Loss of Control: Do you try to stop or set limits but fail every time?
At Bharosa, we prioritize Safety First. Our patients undergo Medically Assisted Detox under the 24/7 supervision of psychiatrists and critical care nurses to ensure the alcohol leaves the body safely and painlessly.
The Psychiatric Connection
Bipolar & Depression
As a Neuropsychiatry hospital, we investigate why you are shopping.
Compulsive buying is often a symptom of other conditions:
Our Treatment Protocol
Recovery requires addressing both the financial behavior and the emotional root cause.
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We help you identify the "emotional triggers" that send you to the store. We replace the "shopping response" with healthier coping mechanisms like exercise, art, or social interaction.
2. Financial Counseling & Guardian Support
We work with your family to establish a "financial rehab" plan. This may involve temporarily handing over credit cards to a trusted relative or using a strict cash-only allowance while trust is rebuilt.
3. Impulse Control Training
We teach the "72-Hour Rule" and other behavioral delays to stop impulse purchases.
4. Medication Management
If the shopping is driven by Bipolar Mania or severe Depression, mood stabilizers or antidepressants may be prescribed to normalize brain chemistry and reduce the urge.
World-Class Facilities for Recovery
Recovery requires a dignified environment. Bharosa Neuropsychiatry Hospitals offers:
Secure & Safe Wards: Preventing access to substances.
Private & Shared Rooms: Clean, hygienic, and comfortable living spaces.
Recreational Zones: Indoor games and green spaces to rediscover joy without intoxication.
24/7 Emergency Medical Unit: On-site doctors for any physical health complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While it falls under "Impulse Control Disorders," it shares many neurological pathways with substance abuse. It creates the same "high" and withdrawal symptoms.
You need to intervene immediately. Protect your joint assets and seek professional help. We offer Family Counseling to mediate these difficult conversations and set boundaries without destroying the marriage.
Yes. The ease of "One-Click" ordering makes online shopping the most common form of Oniomania today. We have specific protocols for digital boundaries and app-blocking.
Stop Buying. Start Living.
You cannot buy happiness, and you cannot buy peace of mind. But you can build them. Let us help you close the wallet and open the door to a healthier future.