I Like Shopping way  too much. Do I need a shrink?
541284
You need someone to take your check from you and give you allowance for you to spend on whatever. Yes a shrink could help but you get pleasure out of getting new things and that might not go away. I think you need to tell yourself if you spend alot of money on whatever do you ever actually use, wear, or need those items you bought?
806102
oh hell no. lol. i gave that up about 3 yrs ago...the freezing cold weather, the pushing, shoving, and grabbing,  the lines, the crazy drivers, the screaming children. <shudders> insanity for sure. i pick up stuff all year and then do the rest of my shopping online. i'm already finished with all my shopping for the year...now i just have to remember where i hid everything. lol. ;o]\n**some of the stores in my town are actually opening at midnight this year. now that's way crazy. the chain stores are opening at 5 a.m. <shudders again>
471470
Yes.\n\nI buy the things I need, when I need them. Buy used whenever it makes sense. Return things I do not use. Save for the things that are important to me, and make sure I have enough emergency funds to be in control of my life at all times.\n\nGood Luck!
842853
Since you are well aware of that, it's a good start. Determine in which area do you overspend.....is it books, CDs, DVDs, cosmetics, clothes, shoes, games, etc etc? Then stop buying them. Do the math and see how much you could have saved if you stop buying them.
578407
Why not go out and pay $80/hr to get a shrink instead of getting it out of us for free!!!
753400
Good for the shrink you should be telling this to.
254544
Awwwww...your so sweet, I feel bad taking a compliment when there's so many other people good at answering and asking but thanks so much, I think Yahoo answers is cool, way cheaper than a shrink and this is way more fun...lol..have a good day...God bless
1128574
It just sounds like your OCD is getting too in the way of things.  Have you considered a self-help group?  If yu go to my blog I have several websites that might point you in the right direction.
701381
Nah I don't think it is. I have been shopping the last few weeks just to get some of it done and since I have the money I better buy them before I don't have any money lol. Its not a bad idea but hiding them from the kids is always tough.
945779
I tend to put my own needs last...especially since my husband has an undiagnosed health condition.  Try giving yourself one full day a week for pampering yourself.  I sometimes find time to do it and it's definitely a mood booster.
333146
Yes, if you buy too many of them very often. People can become addicted to anything. It becomes an addiction when it starts interfering with your everyday life and with your personal relationships.
726518
OMG me too!  I think I'm nuts at times.  Like "what the hell is wrong with me, it's a damn cartoon thingy" is what I think.  But hey it's fun, I have enough trouble trying to figure out what heck i want to wear at home, so maybe that's why.  I guess you could say this my quick fix from hell in my closet lol!!!
212642
I have a undecisive style. I wake up in the morning and depending on my mood that's how I dress! If i feel like crap then I'll just wear a shirt with jeans and flip-flops but sometimes i feel preppy surfer, ect....plus I'm a shopaholic so I just shop for anything and I also like a lot of vintage stuff!
1095060
Maybe there is just so much to look at, and you feel overwhelmed at the possiblity of "checking it all out."    I would suggest doing some calming exercises before you go in, and NO CAFFEINE before attending!!  :)
695442
Not I.  Too much other people shopping = nightmare.  Online shopping is the way to go.
1067594
Well if YOU think you need a shrink then get one it'll help your problems..and your mom sounds exactly like my mom :| !
219939
advice from one, well i think and concentrate about clothes they can be differnent sizes, and shopping!!! i mean its hard when you really think about it!!! ohh yaeh and eating, you don't want to get fat, and being prettyful!!! make-up that stuff, and hair, big one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!