[Melmo]

Does anyone ever get the urge to impulsively spend even when they know it's a terrible idea? I know it's gonna mess up my credit and I'm trying to hold off til I come to my senses but I really want to.

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[Skeezyks]

Hello Melmo: The Skeezyks doesn't have much of a problem with this anymore. In fact, at this point in my life, I rarely spend money on anything. But, throughout my life, I spent SO much money on just useless stuff... trying to assuage the despair within. It makes me cringe to think about it... Good luck with your efforts!

[Melmo]

Well their mostly things I need that I want to buy, like glasses (much needed, mine are 8-9 years old and disgusting now) cat scratching post (cats are tearing apart my furniture) and shorts (I have try few clothes and no shorts or tshirts at all lol) so yea...I feel like going nuts

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[highnrg1]

I don't think it's impulsive to buy what you need. I tend to "impulsively" shop when I am feeling lonely. But I usually do not get things I need, but more often clothes that make me feel pretty or pretty shoes or purses and stuff like that. I try to stay on a tight budget, but usually just blow it every once in awhile. Almost always, because I feel lonely. But sometimes I am just jittery and unsettled for no reason I can put my finger on. However, every time I impulsively shop, afterward, I slow down and try to ask myself "what's really going on here?" but it always seems to be "after the fact".

[lilcreecher]

I used to buy firearms impulsively. Haha. Now I seem to be doing so with Skateboards.

[DutchCount]

I used to buy stuff impulsively all the time, but what I did is I made a budget for each week. If I had left over from groceries and stuff I'd either safe it or buy something once. It takes a long time but now it even hurts to spend money.

[CShell]

I find I do this quite often especially when I'm shopping by myself. They say "never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach". Even if I eat a 3 course meal before grocery shopping I still buy plenty of stuff that was NOT on my list.
Stores like target are the worst because I will go in for one thing and come out with 10 items and down $75.

[Quarter life]

I have been very very poor in the past…Now I only spend on what I need. Saving for a rainy day can become quite addictive... once it starts to pile up.