Meds for compulsive spending? What are they?

Answer 1

You cant curve bad habits. You can only replace them with another one. Try sex. Both you and your partner will be happy and it will save you money.

Answer 2

There are no Meds for that. Drugs are bad for you, the doctors are the fodder for the pharmeceutical industry. Drugs are a "crutch" & overtime they will turn you into a "cripple" . They only treat the symptoms & don't cure anything. [antibiotics are only good if you are dying!] Look back at the stores that cost you the most money, & don't go there. Change where you spend your money. Like if you can find a beauty salon where you get a Fantastic cut for $10.95, do that and go home. Don't spend another penny that day. Put it away. Think about a Certificate of Deposit, go to the bank & find out how much you will need to get one, there are several & while you are there, put all your compulsive spending money into this account until you have enough to get your certificate. If you don't need something, don't get it. You will be sorry later if you don't curb it now. Here's some good reading for you, READ about the Medical Mafia, & Does Anyone Care? Write it down, & pass it on. http://www.alternativescentral.com/healthcrusade.htm

Answer 3

I think Jim's got the best answer of the few that were there when I chose to answer your question. If that doesn't work, jail might be an option for you if you don't get a grip on it. As a retired mental health practitioner with 20+ years of experience, I can tell you that to look to the pharmaceutical world for a "cure" of compulsive spending is a bad joke. You may have an addiction. Look for a 12 Step Program in your area that might be widely scoped enough to cover your issue, or actually addressing your issue. That's the absolute best anti-addiction program anywhere in the world, if you actually work it. God Bless you.

Answer 4

There are medications for compulsive spending, which, from a psychiatrist's point of view, is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. If you think about, compulsive spending is a a subconscious mechanism we use to sort of "forget" or "repress" things which may be bothering us internally. It "gets our mind" off those negative thoughts, and, in turn, allows us to function in a seemingly "normal" fashion.
Okay, to answer the question...many SSRIs and MAOIs (psychoactive drugs which work on neurotransmitters in the brain to increase mostly seratonin) have been widely studied and work for OCD. These are some of the most popular:
Luvox, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa and Anafranil.
St. John's Wort is a minor MAOI which many people find to be helpful- very few side effects. NEVER combine an MAOI or an SSRI, or yuou may find yourself going through a serious bout of depression!

Answer 5

Hey is this a test question? Or do you want to slip this in somebody's drink? The remedy for compulsive spending is to shop at great stores like Macy's or Lord and Taylor so when you come off of your shopping high you'll have get looking gear.

Answer 6

You can get meds for this disorder but they are very expensive and they come in dozens of colors, shapes, and flavors. You will need to spend hours and hours to choose the ones you want to take each day. And of course you will have to pay for them. But don't worry, just put it on your credit card. And at the end of the month when you get your credit card bill you can go back to the doctors office and stock up on the extra meds you will need to deal . Everyone knows that doctors that treat this problem always have a clearance sale once a month.

WK

Answer 7

I think you should talk to your doctor. I don't think meds alone will solve your dependency and without a diagnosis, it's dangerous to try to figure out the root of your problem and medicate yourself. It could be depression, bipolar, or a whole host of other problems causeing you to overspend. It also might be as simple as just a lack of eduacation on spending and saving...for example, maybe your parents never taught you to save or taught you that credit can be very dangerous (a lot of people are having major credit issues due to the banks taking advantage of their lack of education on the subject.) You might just need credit counselling.

I hope you find your answer...it can't be a good feeling once the "high of the buy" has worn off.

Answer 8

Compulsive spenders usually do it because it gives them a temporary lift. Possibly anti-depressants can alleviate the feelings that drive the person to spend in the first place?

Just a guess.

Answer 9

compulsive spending is a symptom of depression and yes there are medications to control your symptoms. talk to your dr. and search for information on reputable sites such as webmd and yahoo health. good luck.

Answer 10

Take your credit cards and cut them to bits with sissors. Only use checks or cash during purchases - in small amounts.

Take two Tylenol for any "spender withdrawal" symptoms.

Answer 11

Cut your credit cards in half and only pay for things in cash. No bank card. When the cash is done ... so are you.