Q. I'd just like some advice on how to beat spending addiction; any advice really appreciated, thanks.
A. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM YEARS AGO BUT NOW FORTUNATELY I'M OUT....SURFIN ON THE NET I FOUND TWO ARTICLES THAT CAN MIGHT HELP U:
HOW CAN I MANAGE COMPULSIVE SHOPPING and SPENDING ADDICTION
(SHOPOHOLISM)
Compiled by: Prof. Ruth Engs, RN, EdD, Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science, Poplars, Rm 116, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
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What is compulsive shopping and spending?
People who "shop 'till they drop" and run their credit cards up to the limit often have a shopping addiction. They believe that if they shop they will feel better. Compulsive shopping and spending generally makes a person feel worse. It is similar to other addictive behaviors and has some of the same characteristics as as problem drinking (alcoholism), gambling and overeating addictions.
Compulsive shopping or spending can be a seasonal balm for the depression, anxiety and loneliness during the December holiday season. It also can occur when a person feels depressed, lonely and angry. Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living. It generally makes these feelings worse because of the increased financial debt the person has obtained from compulsive shopping.
How can you tell if you are a compulsive shopper?
Shopoholics, when they are feeling "out of sorts, shop for a " pick-me-up." They go out and buy, to get a high, or get a "rush" just like a drug or alcohol addict. Shopping addiction tends to affect more women than men. They often buy things they do not need. Holiday seasons can trigger shopping binges among those who are not compulsive the rest of the year. Many shopping addicts go on binges all year long and may be compulisve about buying certain items, such as shoes, kitchen items or clothing; some will buy anything.
Women with this compulsive disorder often have racks of clothes and possessions with the price tags still attached which have never been used. They will go to a shopping mall with the intention of buying one or two items and come home with bags and bags of purchases. In some cases shopololics have an emotional "black out" and do not remember even buying the articles. If their family or friends begin to complain about their purchases, they will often hide the things they buy. They are often in denial about the problem. Because they can not pay their bills their credit rating suffers, they have collection agencies attempting to get what is owed, may have legal, social and relationship problems. They sometimes attempt to hide their problem by taking on an extra job to pay for bills.
How do you control and treat this condition?
It is recommended that spending addicts seek professional counseling or a self-help group to deal with this problem. Addictive behaviors tend to come in clusters, so if you have an eating disorder, a problem with drugs or alcohol, or gambling, you may be a candidate for shopping addiction. Many communities have credit counseling centers that will also help with shopoholism.
How do I prevent shopping binges?
Pay for purchases by cash, check, debit card.
Make a shopping list and only buy what is on the list.
Destroy all credit cards except one to be used for emergency only.
Avoid discount warehouses. Allocate only a certain amount of cash to be spent if you do visit one.
"Window shop" only after stores have closed. If you do "look" during the day, leave your wallet at home.
Avoid phoning in catalog orders and don't watch TV shopping channels.
If you're traveling to visit friends or reltives, have your gifts wrapped and call the project finished; people tend to make more extraneous purchases when they shop outside their own communities.
Take a walk or exercise when the urge to shop comes on.
If you feel out of control, you probably are. Seek counseling or a support group such as Debtors Anonymous.
HERE'S ANOTHER ONE:
How to Recognize a Compulsive Shopper?
Whenever the shopaholics feel low, they are goaded to buy the knick-knack âpick-me-upâ kind of articles. They just go out and purchase stuff to experience a high or a rush, just like alcohol or drug addicts.
Shopaholics will normally buy things that they do not really require. Festive seasons tend to encourage the shopping habits because of the various fetching offers like discounts and bonanzas.
While few shopping addicts go on binging the year round and may be obsessive about getting specific articles like shoes, kitchen items or clothing, others will purchase just anything.
Women who are compulsive shoppers often have stacks of unused clothes and other items with the price tags still attached. Normally they will go shopping to get a couple of items, but return home with bags and bags
HOW CAN I MANAGE COMPULSIVE SHOPPING and SPENDING ADDICTION
(SHOPOHOLISM)
Compiled by: Prof. Ruth Engs, RN, EdD, Indiana University, Department of Applied Health Science, Poplars, Rm 116, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
Home Page | Article List | Questionnaires | Books | Search this Site | Health Hints | Resume
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What is compulsive shopping and spending?
People who "shop 'till they drop" and run their credit cards up to the limit often have a shopping addiction. They believe that if they shop they will feel better. Compulsive shopping and spending generally makes a person feel worse. It is similar to other addictive behaviors and has some of the same characteristics as as problem drinking (alcoholism), gambling and overeating addictions.
Compulsive shopping or spending can be a seasonal balm for the depression, anxiety and loneliness during the December holiday season. It also can occur when a person feels depressed, lonely and angry. Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living. It generally makes these feelings worse because of the increased financial debt the person has obtained from compulsive shopping.
How can you tell if you are a compulsive shopper?
Shopoholics, when they are feeling "out of sorts, shop for a " pick-me-up." They go out and buy, to get a high, or get a "rush" just like a drug or alcohol addict. Shopping addiction tends to affect more women than men. They often buy things they do not need. Holiday seasons can trigger shopping binges among those who are not compulsive the rest of the year. Many shopping addicts go on binges all year long and may be compulisve about buying certain items, such as shoes, kitchen items or clothing; some will buy anything.
Women with this compulsive disorder often have racks of clothes and possessions with the price tags still attached which have never been used. They will go to a shopping mall with the intention of buying one or two items and come home with bags and bags of purchases. In some cases shopololics have an emotional "black out" and do not remember even buying the articles. If their family or friends begin to complain about their purchases, they will often hide the things they buy. They are often in denial about the problem. Because they can not pay their bills their credit rating suffers, they have collection agencies attempting to get what is owed, may have legal, social and relationship problems. They sometimes attempt to hide their problem by taking on an extra job to pay for bills.
How do you control and treat this condition?
It is recommended that spending addicts seek professional counseling or a self-help group to deal with this problem. Addictive behaviors tend to come in clusters, so if you have an eating disorder, a problem with drugs or alcohol, or gambling, you may be a candidate for shopping addiction. Many communities have credit counseling centers that will also help with shopoholism.
How do I prevent shopping binges?
Pay for purchases by cash, check, debit card.
Make a shopping list and only buy what is on the list.
Destroy all credit cards except one to be used for emergency only.
Avoid discount warehouses. Allocate only a certain amount of cash to be spent if you do visit one.
"Window shop" only after stores have closed. If you do "look" during the day, leave your wallet at home.
Avoid phoning in catalog orders and don't watch TV shopping channels.
If you're traveling to visit friends or reltives, have your gifts wrapped and call the project finished; people tend to make more extraneous purchases when they shop outside their own communities.
Take a walk or exercise when the urge to shop comes on.
If you feel out of control, you probably are. Seek counseling or a support group such as Debtors Anonymous.
HERE'S ANOTHER ONE:
How to Recognize a Compulsive Shopper?
Whenever the shopaholics feel low, they are goaded to buy the knick-knack âpick-me-upâ kind of articles. They just go out and purchase stuff to experience a high or a rush, just like alcohol or drug addicts.
Shopaholics will normally buy things that they do not really require. Festive seasons tend to encourage the shopping habits because of the various fetching offers like discounts and bonanzas.
While few shopping addicts go on binging the year round and may be obsessive about getting specific articles like shoes, kitchen items or clothing, others will purchase just anything.
Women who are compulsive shoppers often have stacks of unused clothes and other items with the price tags still attached. Normally they will go shopping to get a couple of items, but return home with bags and bags
Help! Binge eating...?
Q. Please help me. I can't stop binge eating. How can I stop?
A. First, you need to understand, in order to be specific to your particular eating pattern, you would be wise to take a questionnaire so you can pinpoint what kind of eater you are. You might think you are a binge eater, but there are different categories of eating, all of which may seem to mimic binge eating.
If you wish to take the questionnaire, please email me at www.judythecoach@yahoo.com and I can send it to you. It doesn't take long and can give you some definitive answers.
Judy Ritsema, BHC
Certified Health Coach
Come and say Hi on my blog at www.corehealthcoach.com
If you wish to take the questionnaire, please email me at www.judythecoach@yahoo.com and I can send it to you. It doesn't take long and can give you some definitive answers.
Judy Ritsema, BHC
Certified Health Coach
Come and say Hi on my blog at www.corehealthcoach.com
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Q. The New "in"... Eating disoders
Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, and Binge eating disorder are all eating disorders.
In Bulimia, an individual induces vomiting after eating a great amount of food, or just a simple meal. The individual may also use laxatives or diuretic pills to enhance weight loss.
In Anorexia the person limits food intake.
In Binge eating disorder an individual consumes a vast amount of food in a short of time
According to some statistics found in, The Secret Language of Eating Disorders ,there are about 8 million people in the United States who suffer from eating disorders, and 95% of the people are teenagers. As you can see, these disorders affect a great number of individuals. For more information please contact me, so that you can receive a brochure and packet with information. ________________________________________________________________________________
now please answer the following questions
Name: _____________________________
Eating Disorder Questionnaire and Comments.
1.What are your feelings and thoughts about eating disorders?
2.Do you know anyone with an eating disorder, or do you believe you have one?
3.What do you think is causing the âspreadâ of eating disorders?
4.Do you believe that the flyer could change someone who has an eating disorder?
5. Comments or questions.
Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, and Binge eating disorder are all eating disorders.
In Bulimia, an individual induces vomiting after eating a great amount of food, or just a simple meal. The individual may also use laxatives or diuretic pills to enhance weight loss.
In Anorexia the person limits food intake.
In Binge eating disorder an individual consumes a vast amount of food in a short of time
According to some statistics found in, The Secret Language of Eating Disorders ,there are about 8 million people in the United States who suffer from eating disorders, and 95% of the people are teenagers. As you can see, these disorders affect a great number of individuals. For more information please contact me, so that you can receive a brochure and packet with information. ________________________________________________________________________________
now please answer the following questions
Name: _____________________________
Eating Disorder Questionnaire and Comments.
1.What are your feelings and thoughts about eating disorders?
2.Do you know anyone with an eating disorder, or do you believe you have one?
3.What do you think is causing the âspreadâ of eating disorders?
4.Do you believe that the flyer could change someone who has an eating disorder?
5. Comments or questions.
A. ok jenny name 1. sad that people throw up by eating and disgusted 2.no 3.dunno 4.maybe
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