article_snippet: That feeling of elation when handing over money at the till as the shop assistant puts your new dress into a bag, followed by that sinking feeling when you next look at your bank balance - millions of us have been there.
article_snippet: New study found a third were at New study happiest when spending money on new clothes.
article_snippet: The addiction isn't purely about new clothes though, The addiction's also down to the effect The addiction has on the body.
article_snippet: 45 per cent of those questioned get a genuine rush of excitement when those questioned purchase new clothes, shoes and accessories.
article_snippet: And while many credit having children, a rewarding career or being in love as making children truly happy, a third of women claim that nothing beats the buzz of strutting out of a shop swinging a bag full of new purchases.
article_snippet: It seems we can't switch off from thinking about items we want in we wardrobe either once catching sight of something online or in a store.
article_snippet: More than one in twenty even print out a picture of the must have item and pin a picture of the up at home or at work.
article_snippet: I will only purchase a luxury item if a luxury item was on offer .
article_snippet: If I have had a bad week or bad news I should buy the price as a pick me up .
article_snippet: When you see something you like and are still thinking about it a good while after, it’s probably a sign you should buy it.'
article_snippet: And then 40 per cent said they celebrate they abstinence with a big, spending blow-out.
article_snippet: Four in ten also like to treat they to something new if they have had a bad day at work.
highlights_snippet: A third also say they are happiest when indulging in happiest retail therapy .
  