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I heard this issue isn't OCD per-se, but because I have OCD I do believe it is a related symptom.
I am an online shopaholic. Most of the time, it's at night. What happens is, I find something I like or a really good deal, and I obsess over the item until it's in my possession. I fixate on it as if it's the one thing
that will make my life complete. If I just had "X," then I would feel so complete. Then, to relieve the anxiety I make the purchase, but the satisfaction is short lived. I just move on to the next desire.
At one point I was getting packages in the mail everyday! It feels good to get a package in the mail, like it's a gift or something to look forward to. Starting a business helped curb the useless spending, because I could buy things for my business and feel that satisfaction when I click "complete order." The problem is, I've gotten myself into a financial hole like I have never experienced. I have $12,000 in credit card debt and nothing good to show for it. I spent much of that money on fast food and coffee. Some of it was for the business. But I feel sick with myself. I just started Lexapro in addition to my usual Paxil regimen, in the hopes that getting rid of the anxiety might save me money.
Does anyone else here struggle with compulsive spending habits?
I am an online shopaholic. Most of the time, it's at night. What happens is, I find something I like or a really good deal, and I obsess over the item until it's in my possession. I fixate on it as if it's the one thing
that will make my life complete. If I just had "X," then I would feel so complete. Then, to relieve the anxiety I make the purchase, but the satisfaction is short lived. I just move on to the next desire.
At one point I was getting packages in the mail everyday! It feels good to get a package in the mail, like it's a gift or something to look forward to. Starting a business helped curb the useless spending, because I could buy things for my business and feel that satisfaction when I click "complete order." The problem is, I've gotten myself into a financial hole like I have never experienced. I have $12,000 in credit card debt and nothing good to show for it. I spent much of that money on fast food and coffee. Some of it was for the business. But I feel sick with myself. I just started Lexapro in addition to my usual Paxil regimen, in the hopes that getting rid of the anxiety might save me money.
Does anyone else here struggle with compulsive spending habits?