How Do You Curb a Shopping Addiction?

Published December 4, 2012

Question by jessa.cline: How do you curb a shopping addiction?
I have a shopping addiction. I shop when I’m mad, sad, happy, whatever. I often buy things I don’t need, and never wear them. A year later they are still in my closet with the tags still on them. I get a rush when I shop and it makes me happy- but when I get home I feel guilty about the money wasted and wish I hadn’t done it.

Best answer:

Answer by elronhubbabubba
The best method is to replace it with another, more potent addiction.

For example, why not take up drinking or drugs? When you’re zoned out of your mind on heroin or crystal meth, shopping won’t even occur to you.

There’s also compulsive sex, compulsive gambling… so many to choose from. Make sure to pick the one that’s best for you, as we’re all individuals and we all have different addiction needs.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Shopping Addiction – part 1 – we take to the streets of Camden, attempting to help poeple with their shopping addiction

From Twitter:

I have a serious shopping addiction and I really do need help. This is ridiculous. I don’t even remember buying an anti aging laser. – by DeuxTwoDos (Lola_Elle)

From Twitter:

RT @iBeMac_King: I’ll admit I have a problem I love shopping, I buy clothes & shoes for no reason & I don’t want help I just wan … – by SAWEDOFFGREEN (MONEY AND POWER)

From Twitter:

I’ll admit I have a problem I love shopping, I buy clothes & shoes for no reason & I don’t want help I just wanna feed my addiction – by iBeMac_King (Mac)