I have been diagnosed with bipolar & I did compulsive shopping--buying things that I didn't need or couldn't afford or were just plain stupid--like an $800.00 vacuum cleaner, gold-plated tweezers for myself & my daughter, luggage when I have plenty, etc. Have you seen a therapist or doc who could maybe help you with this before you go into financial ruin? It could be a way to alleviate stress (like binge eating or drinking--I've done both) or it could be a symptom of a mental illness.--Suzy