STOP looking Ceya!! lol
wow, I'm right there with you, Ceya.
Looking just fuels desire for more, and fuels more actual new purchases.
I've been thinking about this too.
I do like my little collection, but realize I'm just about done. (Want to start spending on other things, as well as saving.)
I thought coming on tPF and Chanel subforum was now just for fun, etc....
but I do notice that each time I see reveals or pics, my mind says, yes, I think I need one of those now too. aargh!!!!
I do like reading all of your posts and threads, and seeing everyone's new finds!
But the buying thing is so real.
I've thought about ways around this. First of all, the curbing consumerism thread in the money talks forum is good. As well as "Big Ban Buddy Club" there too.
Also, for me, I take a break and get off tPF and think hard about the costs. I'd like to spend consciously. You need to spend time by yourself also and think about your purchases and is this what you really want. So you can be happy and not regret.
For me, too, being "busy" helps. Making more plans with people, setting other goals, getting out if I'm on here "too much".
I can see too I need new goals, or else my goals will naturally fall to the goal of how am I going to get another new Chanel.
I'm thinking of trying my luck selling on *bay instead of buying. Just for the experience of it.
Also Ceya, it's hardest at first. If you try to get off the forum at first it might be pretty hard, and you'll want to log back in. Honestly though, the more time that passes, the easier it is. What Lovetoown said up there is so right.
I'm kinda rambling here but this is something I think about. I like sharing this topic with you.
Also- people joke about being addicted. But I can seriously see the addiction thing for myself on this whole bag thing.
I think about what alcoholics do when they commit to stop drinking.
They get real with themself; they have support people to talk to/ help them, remind them of their commitment; they don't hang around where people are drinking, like bars, to tempt them.
I can see too that when we get a new purse, there's excitement. Nothing wrong with that!....but then I kinda "crave" the excitement again down the line, so it makes me wanna buy another one. I'm thinking, why not get that "excitement" or striving, really, in another way?
So I'm trying to replace it with other "activities". For me, it's: getting in good shape physically, and doing some of the things I have been wanting to do. One thing I had wanted to do was throw a little party for my little baby girl. I finally did it the other day and I'm so happy. This was def. something that kept my perspective on purses. Another thing is getting in touch with old friends and making plans, as well as meeting new people. Def. satisfying and keeps my mind off of obsessing over new bags (lol).
I have more plans, and just try to keep thinking of even more exciting stuff to do/reach for to balance the purse "thing" out.
geez this is long, good luck Ceya keep me posted.