Compulsive Shopping - Oniomania or Shopoholism

I was surprised to learn that I have been cherishing mild form of oniomania or compulsive shopping. I never knew that it is this manic urge that I have been fighting at least twice a month. Actually, I never knew that there can be such a disorder, I have joked a number of times that I am getting addicted to shopping without really knowing that it is an identified form of manic disorder. Wondering how to deal with it before it gets serious. I am afraid that I may start over using my credit card and land up bankrupt. I am also afraid that I may break the basic rule of thumb - living within one's means. Oniomania is also referred popularly as shopoholism. Oniomania is from the Greek word - 'onios' which means 'for sale'. Another concern here is that I do not want to become financially irresponsible giving in to the compulsive urges. It is time to seek some professional help I guess before it gets out of hand.