Whenever I have money I have to spend it, there are always things I need to buy (have children and recently moved house) but I’m excessive with it compared to anyone I know.
I have multiple credit cards and when I get an ‘urge’ I have to do an online order or just stock up on anything at all. I get myself in a sticky situation financially but as soon as I have money again I’m back at it. It’s like I see credit cards as Monopoly money as it’s not real cash in my hands.
I’ve had OCD since I was a child, I’m on medication for this and anxiety and depression. I’m quite possibly autistic/adhd/bi polar which also runs in the family. I don’t know if the money spending obsession would be connected to any of those.
I used to be really good with money, I had plenty of savings and only spent when I really needed to. Now I’m spending daily and sometimes just for the sake of it.
We never go without, it’s not a case of prioritising my addiction over essentials, just to confirm my children are well fed, clothed and all bills paid.
Could it be a new way I’ve found to cope with my anxiety/stress? I used to stim constantly until I found online shopping distracted me. When I was really unhappy going for a walk around shops made me feel calm.
i don’t want to waste money anymore or add to credit cards, if I keep away from shops I’m fine but I find myself going to websites to browse and adding things to baskets, I don’t always check out though but I’m always on the look out for ways to spend money.
Has anyone been in this situation? How did you manage to curb your spending?