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Jul 24, 2014, 04:03 AM
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I think I'm addicted to spending money.
Every month I make a budget and I never Stick to it. I spend bill money on crap or things I shouldn't. I'm always behind on bills because I am a single parent ad don't make much but I make it worse by over spending. I feel like a failure because my dad has to help me a much with lending me money to pay bills. I always pay him back ASAP but I still hate having to. I spend money to nKe me happy. How do I stop? Seems like such a simple thing but if I don't have money to spend I get cranky and irritable. |
 Natalyah207
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Jul 24, 2014, 05:22 AM
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I can relate, I have the same problem. I impulse shop a lot, especially on-line. But it can get you into serious trouble. A couple of years ago, I racked up $44,000 in credit card debr, and had to file for bankruptcy. it was the only way out, but it's messing up my life now.
Have you ever considered going to a debtor's annonymous meeting, if there's one in your area. They're very practical and focus on helping you plan and stick to a budget. splitimage
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Jul 25, 2014, 06:32 PM
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I also have this problem.
I buy around £100 worth of make up a month, buy clothes and shoes I never wear. I have stacks and stacks of toiletries, as I buy new ones when ever I go to the store. If food or drink shopping I tend to pick expensive Things. I will always pick up something I don't need in any shop I go into. I spend money every day and go on online shopping sites all the time. Because of all the other mental health issues I have this seems to not come up but I am starting to wonder if it's something I should mention
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Jul 25, 2014, 06:55 PM
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When I am hypomanic I spend money like a faucet.
 I normally have trouble budgeting money and it just gets worse when I'm struggling. I make good money and shouldn't have any credit card debt. Unfortunately I have too much debt because of my spending problem. I feel for you. W |
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Jul 26, 2014, 09:32 AM
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I can relate as well.
the only reason I am forcing myself to not spend any money hardly at all now is because I am tired of living in such a verbally abusive house with my mother. and I simply want out THAT bad.
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