I am a shopaholic and I need help. This problem is ruining my marriage. What can I do?

Answer 1

I know it's probably the last thing you want to do but you may try asking your husband for help. Tell him that you have a problem (tell him that believe it or not shopping IS an actual problem just like gambling) and ask him if he'd be willing to help you. You two could come up with some sort of an agreement about your shopping habit, when you can shop, how much you should spend (you can't quit cold-turkey, that's impossible and unreasonable) and you have to allow him to restrict you. It kinda sucks but guys are usually pretty good with money and if your hubbie is a reasonable man he should be able to help you without you getting upset (it's bound to happen, come on now, the first time you get the urge to go spend, spend, spend and he tells you that you have a certain amount you can spend and that you only have two hours, you're going to come unglued). Let him help you or find a shopaholics group to join. Good luck, be strong.

Answer 2

Find out why you want to shop so much. Are you missing something in life? Is the shopping trying to make up for things?

You can get yourself off shopping by doing it one step at a time.

Answer 3

put all of your money in the bank and when you wake up in the morning, say "I will not go shopping.. I will not go shopping... and make up a list of things you have to do. Only go to the malls and stores if you really have to or when there is a sale you just can't miss

Answer 4

you need to go for counseling. look online for groups. they have meetings . It means you feel the something is missing from your life and you are trying to feel happy with the "high" of shopping.

Answer 5

Get counseling

Answer 6

get a job, sell the crap you already bought,