Still there are many who believe that women’s compulsive need to buy something new is the stuff that myths are made of and that all so-called shopaholics wouldn’t have a problem to speak of if they only kept themselves in check. Still, the problem is widespread, even if it doesn’t manifest in all women in the same manner: a recent survey shows that half of the women in the UK can’t go through a single day without buying something new, the Daily Mail informs.

“The poll of 5,347 women revealed every week the average shopaholic will spend money they don’t actually have on a fast food lunch, chocolate, beauty products, nice shampoo, make up and accessories. More than half of those polled (53 per cent) admitted it didn’t matter what they bought, as long as they purchased something. A further 28 per cent forbid themselves from leaving the house when they wake up feeling particularly frivolous. And 15 per cent often confined themselves to the office on weekdays, refusing to take a lunch break so they weren’t tempted by shops or restaurants.” the Daily Mail says of the findings of the recent survey.

“I suspect many women reading about this will be able to relate to the findings. For many women, spending money is a bit of an adrenaline rush – it makes them feel good in the short term. It is alarming that in a recession when generally spending is down and the job market isn’t good, that some women still feel the urge to shop beyond their means.” Joanna Leah, general manager at the Ipswich Building Society, which conducted the study, says for the Mail.