I think this is primarily because of the anonymity and instantaneous gratification that is available while shopping online. You might also consider that there are support groups for compulsive shopping and spending that could be useful, whether you're shopping online or in stores. You might want to consider restricting your Internet shopping in attempting to address this. It's likely to become a much bigger problem because, as speed increases, there will be ways to store your financial data in your computer so you won't have to re-enter your info each time you order, so you can click a button and instantly order. It's going to make the Home Shopping Network look like a Mom and Pop store.
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