Hi lilred I too love to SHOP SHOP SHOP!!! Im bipolar 2 and I have a payee now that controls my finances , it is very aggravating so I know what your going thru for sure !
I just want things and I feel like a get a high from shopping I enjoy it but I always put stuff in the cart and when I get to the registar ... I dont have the money for everything ! Thats when I get way upset and I get home and cry about it cuz its so embarrising . I do agree with others that therapy might be a good idea but it didnt work for me I still feel the urge to shop ! but it helps to do something else , go for a walk or call a friend just do something to take your mind off of it .