Compulsive spending?!


Question: How do you control it? Its throwing me into a downward spiral. I spend to much money on not usless things but im still overspending. I feel like its getting worse. Like things are about to just fall apart.


Answers: How do you control it? Its throwing me into a downward spiral. I spend to much money on not usless things but im still overspending. I feel like its getting worse. Like things are about to just fall apart.

I agree you need to stick to a budget. Also, cut up your credit cards. Don't carry your debit card either or a lot of cash. Stay away from online shopping. Take a friend with you to keep you from overspending. Are there certain triggors that cause you to spend more. Like when you are stressed etc...? I would identify those and then find a healthier outlet like exercise to get rid of the stress.

create a budget and stick to it

I got the same problem. I don't have the right answer yet, but it's always a case of replacing a bad habit with a new good one.
Find another hobby that doesn't require spending.

I struggle with over spending, I can giv you a few tips on thing that help me (though they don't solve the problem).

Don't shop on-line, ever. You always spend too much on lkine as its too easy to spend.

Only carry a small amount of money on you, or just what you need, and leave your cards at home.

If you have to buy yorself a treat, limit yourself and buy something small and cheap. That way you are still spending, but not as much.

start with a budget like the person above me suggested...it will be your greatest asset!! then, become compulsive about SAVING your money instead!

you've already recognized your problem, which is the first step to getting better!! congrats!

you can also visit www.daveramsey.com for more help and tips about controlling your money. his program has truly changed my life!!

some people go through life thinking they havent done anything exactly bad in life such as smoked at school or played truent stuff like that and then when they get older they want to try something like spending or drugs or something and it often isnt that sometimes they naturaly just love spending! but sometimes people can be addicted to spending money, but every time you browse through something just ask yourself Do i really need that? if you do really need it buy it obviousaly but if its something like a top for saturday night out DONT BUY IT! just go home and look through all your clothes and im sure u'll find something!

Are you bipolar? Compulsive spending usually occurs with bipolar. My sister was bipolar, she joined about 10 book clubs put the books in her bookcase and never read them. She had approximately 8 or more filled bookcases in her home.

You need to create a budget and stick with it. That will help you to not spend so much.

stop it dont do it anymore if you see it and you want it dont buy it it wont kill you not to have it

Make a list of things you need before you go to the store and an estimate of the price that they are and stick to the list. Compulsive behavor is a problem for alot of ppl I cant take more money to the store with me than I need because I always spend what I have in my pocket





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