Real cost of addiction to shopping

WE'VE all got carried away adding too much to our shopping basket. But out-of-control buying affects much more than our bank balances.

- BY RECORD REPORTER

Dr Catherine Carney, of rehab clinic Delamere, said: "It's a form of addiction that involves compulsive engagement in behaviours. In the past youd refer to people as shopaholics in a humorous way but it can cause a massive fall out"

Here are the danger signs...

You always think about shopping