Hi, and welcome to the forum!
Shopping to make you feel better doesn't, by itself, indicate that you're suffering from depression. Common signs that you have depression include: withdrawing from family/friends, not enjoying previously enjoyed activtities, thoughts such as "I'm a failure" or "Life's not worth living"; feelings such as being overwhelmed, frustrated, miserable and sad, and guilty. Some common physical signs of depression include: being tired all the time, getting headaches and muscle pain, poor sleep, appetite changes, and significant weight gain or loss. There are some great fact sheets on beyond blue about depression, which go into more detail.
It's okay if you don't feel comfortable sharing much personal information. However, there are some important questions to consider. Firstly, have you been diagnosed with depression or another mental illness in the past? Second, how long has the constant shopping been going on for? Third, is the online shopping affecting many aspects of your life (e.g. finances, time management etc.)? Compulsive shopping is a very real problem. It can lead to intense guilt, negatively impacts finances (which can lead to relationship problems), is used to mask the underlying issue, and also results in an excess of possessions. I met a lady on a mental health hospital ward who was there for her shopping addiction.
If you are concerned, I would recommend seeing your doctor. He/she can talk things through with you, and may refer you to a counsellor or psychologist if it's necessary.
I hope this post was somewhat helpful for you 🙂
Best wishes,
SM
