How do I get over a spending addiction?

[historyincognito]

How do I get over a spending addiction. I seem to have gotten worse over the years. I fear I can not stop. I tend to spend my money on things I do not need such as tech and stuff I do not need. I am sick and tried of this and want to save more money and quit spending on things.

 

[LaSorcia]

There is a group called debtor's anonymous. They might help?

 

[dgiharris]

How do I get over a spending addiction. I seem to have gotten worse over the years. I fear I can not stop. I tend to spend my money on things I do not need such as tech and stuff I do not need. I am sick and tried of this and want to save more money and quit spending on things.

I think it is helpful for you to really get to the "why". Why do you spend? How does it make you feel? Are you trying to compensate for something by spending? What are your triggers? Do you spend when you are happy, sad, angry?

Another point to make about addiction is that it is very hard to just stop an addiction, it is easier to replace it with something else. You need an outlet for all those feelings and energy other than shopping.

Also, it is important that you don't white knuckle quit. Find a support group and work the program.

Good Luck...