In this excerpt from "Mini Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella, characters discuss their decision to refrain from shopping, highlighting the appointment they've made. Luke is not purchasing a car, and the narrator also decides against buying new items until October. This situation prompts concern, especially from Suze, who questions the health implications of such drastic changes in shopping habits. She fears that complete withdrawal from shopping may lead to negative physical effects, as she recalls seeing alarming information about the consequences of depriving oneself of consumerism.

Suze’s worry stems from the belief that avoiding shopping could be harmful, raising questions about the psychological impacts of giving up such a habit. The character is startled by the suggestion that abstaining from shopping could endanger her health, leading her to contemplate visiting a doctor. This moment reflects a blend of humor and anxiety about consumer culture, illustrating how deeply ingrained shopping behaviors can affect one's sense of well-being and prompting a reconsideration of their effects on life.