I saw this thread and found the first post a bit humorous. You say you do only $50-100 purchases, but 8-10 times a month adds up.

Then at the end of the post you say you spent $870 yesterday. Something doesn't add up.

Regardless, did you ever talk to your shrink about it? I'd be interested to hear what they had to say. Made any progress on getting someone to help handle the finances?