How to Get Over a Shopping Addiction?

Question by Angel<3mc: How to get over a shopping addiction?
I am a 17 year old boy, and I have had a shopping addiction problem sense I was 14 and was old enough to work… I just realized that I have spent almost $ 50,000 in the almost 4 years I have worked and I could have saved that money to go to collage 🙁 … any advise?

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Answer by Jesse B
Try and keep yourself busy with another hobby and ask a parent to help manage your money.

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12 Responses to How to Get Over a Shopping Addiction?

  • Sacha says:

    You need to evaluate what you are spending your money on, how much you really need that item. You also need to set up a budget giving yourself a certain amount of spending money with the balance going into savings and keeping it there. You might stop window shopping or online shopping as well to keep from tempting yourself.

  • Sarah says:

    i was the same way. until i couldn’t get credit cards anymore. then i couldn’t buy anything

    i don’t think anyone could tell you what to do and you listen.
    alot of people tried to help me. i think its something you just have to learn on your own. just as i did.

    you are going to just have to do it on your own. im sorry.

  • Soccer Dude Jr. says:

    find sumthing else dat u luv, and only spend money on stuff u need. if u hav to spend ur money, leave ur money at home

  • moomie says:

    do NOT impulse buy. realize you like a lot of things. so when you find something you like, tell yourself ‘if i still want this next week, i’ll come back and get it.’ chances are you will forget about it, and if you don’t forget – go back and get it (if it’s not still there, it wasn’t meant for you). this concept won’t cure your problem, but it will help you realize the difference between “want” and “need”.

  • asaperson1 says:

    The belt is Cheap Monday! Pretty sad when I can name all the brands lol
    online shopping addict too.

  • Kimberley Chee says:

    Omg I love your hauls! I want you to do more but I’m not going to encourage
    you to shop haha. I freaking love your style. Like those shorts, omg LOVE.
    And only 17$! Over here it’d be at least 50$ lol. And love the jackets the
    belts like everything hahaaa. And yes, please do a review on the lancome
    mascara. I’m actually wanting to know what they’re like cause I’ve heard
    lancome mascaras are great for asian lashes. Haha long comment 😛
    sowiiiiiiii.

  • Connie Yang says:

    ahh i love everything you bought!!! great haul! ^__^

  • iiGnoHayae says:

    Anisa, if you lived with me you would not have a problem with shopping at
    all. I never go out… lol.. 😀 Haha` All the stuff is super cute!! & I
    love your blazer by the way! : )

  • Charmaine Manansala says:

    🙂 i have those shorts from romwe 😀

  • andsomedayiwill says:

    @b3bed0llxoxo i love them! except for the fact that its a super snug fit
    after i eat! :p

  • andsomedayiwill says:

    @CheeKsterr08 okay! 🙂 I will, i’ll put it on my list to do! 😀

  • ejteeeTV says:

    Hahaha shopping addictions.. Omg I have one. So now, every time I receive
    my paycheck, I have to give 50% to my boyfriend for him to save so that I
    have enough money to pay for my tuition haha :$ oh mannnn

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