March 20, 2010 admin 14 comments

I was diagnosed with depression about seven years ago. So I was house bound for many years. I have since got help with medication. I’m truly a new person. Because I am a different person I have turned into a shopaholic. I buy in my opinion things I need like household goods…cleaning items paper goods ect. but in bulk. My question is do you think I’m a secret horder or just shopping out of countrol?

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Written by lovenatx3 about 2 years ago.

Uhh i ran outta money :]
Written by Tyler about 2 years ago.

I have a purple drank addiction. and no, it cannot be cured
Written by Joy B about 2 years ago.

i dont but i do love to shop
Written by Michelle C about 2 years ago.

I was until my parents stopped giving me money…then i occupied doing something else since i couldnt shop lol
Written by brooke :P about 2 years ago.

i love shopping.

i guess everyone gets a lil high off of finding a great deal and a cute shirt

so idk i guess you just found something that makes you a lil happy so no you arent addicted.
Written by BadSanta about 2 years ago.

Yep, I was a bugger for it on ebay when I had money. I banned myself from ebay while drinking.
My record stupid purchase was a Kangaroo Scrotum bottle opener!!
The next day when I realised what I bought.. limits were put in place. I mean, everyone knows a bit of “retail therapy” isnt a bad thing for the self esteem, but there is a limit. :)

Only you can decide where that is..
Written by Daniel R about 2 years ago.

Just turn over a new leaf. Become a kleptomaniac, its much cheaper…..
Written by Janet:] about 2 years ago.

oh no of course not. i shop too MUCH sometimes too. spend money on things i dont need and have a closet full of clothes that i dont re-wear until two weeks later. its a girl thing. you get stressed; you shop. or you just do it for the fun of it. but in your case, if you seriously DONT need the stuff you’re buying, you should get help. immediatly.
Written by lostatpacific about 2 years ago.

I was expecting you to say you buy jewelry or Prada shoes in bulk… but cleaning products?

I have to say that is a little odd, but maybe a good thing. I use to spend almost my entire paycheck on going to the mall and eating out at restaurants. I stopped by Saving my money! Try to have a few goals, things you want to do such as visit Paris or buy a new car, which you will have to save money for.

I think your just a clean freak to be honest! My advice is to try to save money – and avoid buying in bulk and the store that provide bulk services.

Good luck.
Written by princess fringe about 2 years ago.

i have a long history of depression/anxiety, etc., and i also consider myself a shopaholic. in a sense, i think (i know) i’ve used shopping as a way to fulfill an inner need — to fill the emptiness, etc., to soothe myself, much like an alcoholic does when he drinks, to try to cover up the bigger problem. i’ve gotten myself into trouble finanacially so many times and i hate it, but sometimes, i honestly feel like it’s out of my control, like someone else takes over. so, if you are aware of what you’re doing, questioning the reasons, i say get a hold of it before it snowballs. be more conscience when you’re spending — WHY are you hording? is it a fear you’ll run out or do you get some kind of rush from buying things? i can buy anything and it will give me a rush — it doesn’t have be a new designer handbag — it can be a $3.00 journal from walmart. learn to deal with it now before it ruins your life. i’m not saying it will — perhaps you buy the things you do for another reason, but often times a person with a history of depression has other issues as well. good luck.
Written by Two Boys and a fish called Fabio about 2 years ago.

well … I have the same problem … I buy so I would feel good … and honestly this feeling is short lived and I keep on remembering the remorse part after … gets me into depression … I just try not to buy on credit … i too have been in bound for six years … diagnosed with depression have three kids under five …
Written by PregO Nurse 12 weeks about 2 years ago.

Alot of women have this problem, and don’t even know it. Your in the best possible state of mind that you possibly can be to keep your shopping habits under control.

First let me start off by telling you what exactly categories a shopping addiction

*Spending over budget—Often times people will spend over their budget and get into deep financial trouble, because their spending well above their income. The normal person, will usually pulder on the thought that they simily can’t afford to buy an item. But the person who has the addiction doesn’t usually see the boundaries of a budget.

*Compulsive buying– Is when a person with a shopping adiction goes shopping, they often are compulsively buying. What this means is when a person starts out to buy a pair of shoes, but ends up with 10 pairs in their cart.

*It’s a chronic problem–A shopping addiction is a continuous problem. It’s that the normal christmas spree, and it’s not two or three times a year.

*Hiding the problem– most shopoholics will hide their purchases because they don’t want their significant other to know they bought it because they’ll be criticized. Examples of this would be, maybe having secret credit card.

*A vicious circle–Some people will take their purchases back because they feel guilty. That guilt can trigger another shopping spree, so it’s a vicious circle.And in these people, debt may not be an issue because they’re consistently returning clothes out of guilt — but a problem still exists.

*Impaired relationships–It is not uncommon for us to see impairments in relationships from excessive spending or shopping. Impairment can occur because the person spends time away from home to shop, covers up debt with deception, and emotionally and physically starts to isolate themselves from others as they become preoccupied with their behavior.

The first thing to do is to seek help, and that can occur at different levels. An intervention is always a good idea. Also, find the closest Debtors Anonymous, which is a 12-step program that will be important for ongoing maintenance and support. And get credit counseling, as many of the people who seek treatment at our facility have an average debt as a result of their addiction of around $70,000.

Recognize, as well, that treating a shopping addiction requires a multifaceted approach.

There are no standard treatments for shopping addiction. Medications have been used, generally antidepressants that treat, in some cases, the underlying issue of depression in someone with an addiction, but with mixed results. Therapists also focus on cognitive-behavioral treatment programs, and credit or debt counseling can be very helpful to some people, as well.

There is no quick and easy answer that will immediately cure a shopping addiction, and while treatment is a necessary part of solving the problem, so is behavior change on the part of the addict.

“With some patients, I tell them they should have a self-proposed ban on shopping, and with others, some of my very worst cases, I tell them they should have someone else controlling their finances for them.

I recommend some basic changes in behavior that will have a big impact on breaking a shopping addiction:

*)Admit that you are a compulsive spender, which is half the battle
*)Get rid of checkbooks and credit cards, which fuel the problem
*)Don’t shop by yourself because most compulsive shoppers shop alone and if you are with someone you are much less likely to be spend
*)Find other meaningful ways to spend time

And keep in mind that while behavior change is clearly crucial to recovery, so is reaching out for help.

“While I recommend starting with a psychiatric evaluation, you can also find out what resources are in your area.
Written by Michaela 4120 about 2 years ago.

Shopping is awesome and I love it – too much sometimes. But I stockpile everyday items when stuff goes on sale and I have coupons. This week alone was trash bags, toilet paper, body wash, and food items. I don’t think shopping is a BAD thing if you train yourself to do it right. Shop thrift stores instead of the mall. Don’t allow yourself to buy stuff unless it’s on sale with coupon (like me!).

Personally I have no idea if you are shopping out of control OR a hoarder by what you have told usl. Can you walk through your house??? When you need items, can you find them??? Is your spouse aware of your spending habits, such as credit card debt??? That says a lot about your situation. I would evaluate those aspects of your life and then you should have a clearer view of any problem you might have. Buying household goods is pretty normal. So what if you have 200 rools of toilet paper, you’ll use it sometime right??? At least I find that normal . . .
Written by ChrisA. about 2 years ago.

Hi,

That’s a BIG Problem..it’s like Drugs..or alcohol…but you can always have a solution….
DON’T BUY BUT MAKE THE OTHERS BUY FROM YOU !

MAKE A WEB SITE AND CHOOSE ALL YOU WANT AND SELL TO THE OTHERS..

YOUR “PASSION” TRANSFORMED IN MAKING MONEY MACHINE !!!

Regards,
ChrisA.
webmaster
http://www.productselected.com

p.s. It’s not a joke ..but you must continue the medication please..some ideas for your new wholesale web site ..see sources

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