Comments on: How Do You Get Rid Of A Shopping Addiction? Is That A Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

By: Zardoz

Zardoz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:15:18 +0000

Run out of money & end up homeless.

By: notyou31

notyou31 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:07:19 +0000

Cut up all of your credit cards and pay for what you buy with cash. That will curb your spending. If that doesn’t work, you need therapy.

By: Katieann

Katieann — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:03:35 +0000

many people shop a lot because they are unhappy. some research shows that people who spend lots of money do it either because they feel they have no power, and spending their money is one way they can exercise the power they think that they have. your best bet is to talk to your doctor and maybe see a psychiatrist, if necessary. hope this helps!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:25:01 +0000

I think that it’s not really a serious thing. I love to shop, and it’s become a habit whenever im in town. I can’t really say that it’s a bad thing, but then, I don’t know HOW serious it is for you. Are you REALLY REALLY obssessed??? Or do you think this is some sort of fancy about yourself? Sorry, thats not supposed to offend you by the way.
Oh well, Good luck with cureing it!
Sophie

By: jandy

jandy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:51:19 +0000

it gives a brief emotional high and feeling of wellbeing. It replaces something else /need not being met. It also allows you denial in that you aren’t keeping track of your money,esp if shopping with credit cards. The stores are set up for impulse shopping. once in the store, you will find the exits are well hidden and there are no clocks , all designed to keep you in the store as long as possible. If you can afford everything you buy, lucky you. if not, and just need to “shop”, better off going to Goodwill. I shopped way too much, I learned it was because I was trying to make myself feel better. I have been dx’d with a serious illness, I knew I didn’t feel well and something was wrong, so shopping became a distraction, even though exhausting. Now that I know what is wrong, and am on disability, I was forced to pay attention to shopping/money. as now any extra money goes towards medical bills, even with insurance. So, find another outlet, or learn to buy only one thing, pay cash only, see what’s in your closet as you may already have 10 black skirts or shoes,etc. Stay away from the malls. It’s an extremely bad habit. replace it with saving money and see how much more you will have, that’s a better habit. It’s a real hard reality unless you like living on the edge of barely having any money and using credit cards. Otherwise, you may need to file bankruptcy when you least expect it….