I compulsively, impulse shopped on-line, my way to 44,000 in credit card debt and an eventual bankruptcy. Stop before you get out of control. I too liked the instant gratification of placing the order, and then in a couple of days getting a package in the mail.

It was just the latest in a series of addictive behaviours for me, that I've received treatment for. My addictions Dr. finally admitted to me, that expecting me to give it up completely was probably unrealistic, but that I should set a budget that covers all my needs, and budget in something like 30 or 50 dollars a month for impulse CD/Book/yarn purchases. It's almost the end of January and so far I haven't impulse bought anything this month, because I haven't finished making my budget for the year, so the concept at least seems to be working.

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