Impulse Control
Shopping Addiction
Compulsive buying that leaves debt and regret in its wake.
Understanding shopping addiction
Compulsive buying disorder involves recurring, hard-to-resist urges to shop that provide brief relief followed by guilt, financial strain, and often hidden purchases. It is frequently a way of soothing difficult emotions.
Signs to look for
- Buying to relieve stress or sadness
- Hiding purchases or debt
- Buyer's remorse and shame after spending
- Financial problems from overspending
- Feeling out of control when shopping
How we help
- Identifying emotional spending triggers
- Financial harm-reduction planning
- Cognitive tools for urges and impulses
- Addressing underlying mood and self-worth
- Building healthier coping strategies
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