Do you have a handbag addiction???
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I can honestly say I'm not a shopping addict. It's something I enjoy and try to do as much as possible, but it's never an emotional reaction. I never buy just to buy, and everything I purchase is a thought-out decision where I make sure that it's not too expensive, if I can wear it in a few months, and if I'll even wear it at all.
I do kinda have "shopper's paranoia" where I'm worried when I take something home I'll no longer like it, so sometimes I let things sit in their shoping bags with tags still attached for a couple weeks so I can be sure they're keepers
I do kinda have "shopper's paranoia" where I'm worried when I take something home I'll no longer like it, so sometimes I let things sit in their shoping bags with tags still attached for a couple weeks so I can be sure they're keepers
idk, I don't really like articles like this... some of the behaviors they describe are general enough that they could describe a lot of people who don't have a problem.
It's the same kind of thing with those "are you an alcoholic" articles where they list things like "do you ever drink when you're upset" or "do you ever drink to escape". I always read those and think "doesn't everybody?" I think the real hallmark of an addiction is trying to stop the behavior and not being able to.
It's the same kind of thing with those "are you an alcoholic" articles where they list things like "do you ever drink when you're upset" or "do you ever drink to escape". I always read those and think "doesn't everybody?" I think the real hallmark of an addiction is trying to stop the behavior and not being able to.
Hmm, maybe not an addicition, I think "hobby" would be a better description. BUT, I can identify w/some of the patterns listed, esp the one about returning purchases.
LOL about the "bored housewife" syndrome - I'm sometimes the bored "housewife dog-mom" and find that there are too many times available for "retail therapy". I get into trouble during sale times and find that I am enticed by price. I will leave the tags on clothing and IF I find that I haven't worn it, OR if I'm having second thoughts.....it gets returned. The bottom line for me is not about money.......I'm lucky in that there is plenty to spend, it's just that is it NECESSARY? Do I really NEED it??? The answer is almost always NO.
I've always loved bags - and enjoy admiring them for their attributes. Now that I have enough bags (I think I'm at the point of saturation) - I'll enjoy being a sightseer instead of a consumer.....at least right now!
LOL about the "bored housewife" syndrome - I'm sometimes the bored "housewife dog-mom" and find that there are too many times available for "retail therapy". I get into trouble during sale times and find that I am enticed by price. I will leave the tags on clothing and IF I find that I haven't worn it, OR if I'm having second thoughts.....it gets returned. The bottom line for me is not about money.......I'm lucky in that there is plenty to spend, it's just that is it NECESSARY? Do I really NEED it??? The answer is almost always NO.
I've always loved bags - and enjoy admiring them for their attributes. Now that I have enough bags (I think I'm at the point of saturation) - I'll enjoy being a sightseer instead of a consumer.....at least right now!
Shopping or spending money as a result of feeling angry, depressed, anxious, or lonely - CHECK!
Describing a rush or a feeling of euphoria with spending - CHECK!
Hey, there's a reason they phrase "retail therapy" exists! If I'm feeling down I DO buy myself something to make me feel better and I DO get a rush of excitement when I buy something I've been wanting for a while (or because of the thrill of a really good sale!). But also...
Buying items on credit, rather than with cash - CHECK!
I have to defend this one. I put EVERYTHING on credit cards, household bills, utilities, frivolous shopping, everything. I always pay off the balance every month and I get rewards back for all my spending. I rarely carry large amounts of cash. They should amend this one to "buying items on credit...and carrying a balance" or something.
Describing a rush or a feeling of euphoria with spending - CHECK!
Hey, there's a reason they phrase "retail therapy" exists! If I'm feeling down I DO buy myself something to make me feel better and I DO get a rush of excitement when I buy something I've been wanting for a while (or because of the thrill of a really good sale!). But also...
Buying items on credit, rather than with cash - CHECK!
I have to defend this one. I put EVERYTHING on credit cards, household bills, utilities, frivolous shopping, everything. I always pay off the balance every month and I get rewards back for all my spending. I rarely carry large amounts of cash. They should amend this one to "buying items on credit...and carrying a balance" or something.
I definitely get a euphoric high when buying something I've wanted for a long time, but I don't think I'm addicted...hmm...I do get a little blue if there isn't a bag that I'm not jonesing for, fantasizing about, lusting after, planning for, selling other things to get.....I enjoy the "hobby" actually. I think it's fun. I do think I'm addicted to the thrill of selling and buying bags.....
I have like 3 of those points maybe 2 but i dont think im addicted because sometimes i do give priority to other stuff and just save up for a bag plus im not really sure.. i probably get addicted in the moment but not enough to buy it right there !
That's pretty much my story - I love to shop, buy too quickly and leave things in shopping bags, sometimes just to prolong the pleasure - and it is truly euphoric pleasure - it just doesn't last. I'm addicted.
