2007-07-16 03:18:34 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
yes it is. just remember: "in all things, moderation"
2007-07-16 03:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like by asking this question you are fishing for a "yes" answer. I'd say no, it's not therapeutic to waste time and/or money - with waste being the key word. Is it okay to take some time for yourself or treat yourself to something expensive now and then, of course! But just from the way you worded this question, I'm guessing your out of control, others have noticed it, and you're looking for confirmation that it's okay.
2007-07-16 03:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely! If I'm having a stressful day at work not only do I go out in my lunch break and spend but my day seems to get less productive and I waste time going on the Internet or whatever and not really doing anything. I find both these things a temporary distraction from the stressful problems!
2007-07-16 04:54:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they are. Both are releases and forms of freedom. Wasting money can also be called comfort spending.
2007-07-16 03:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retail therapy keeps me off of the psychiatrists couch!!
2007-07-16 03:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you don't go on a guilt trip afterwards because your work insn't done or you are broke.
2007-07-16 03:21:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wife sure does think so. She will go buy shoes when she already has 50+ pairs, then when she comes home she is happy.
2007-07-16 03:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by thephoneguy1234 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeappppp its also traumatic when u realise u just spend 600 quid on s**t
2007-07-16 03:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many people think so, so it must be of some benefit to them.
2007-07-16 03:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff the drummer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋