shopping addiction              Reply to this Comment

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i suffered and still suffer from shopping addiction. at this point i am now bankrupt even though i made good money. it is a daily struggle that i have to live with. had i not had this affliction, i would have a decent house with a small mortgage as well as a substantial amount of money in a retirement account.

live              Reply to this Comment

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you should live life to the fullest and apperciate what you have.

oh man              Reply to this Comment

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i get new clothes quit frequently. i think i have some serious problems. i'm never happy with what i have. i always want more. MOOOOORE. MORE MORE MORE. what do I DO!!!!!!!!!!?????

addiction              Reply to this Comment

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fighting the addiction is a choice, i suffered shopping addiction for about 3 months and i gave it up quite easily, you just have to remember that you can do it and saying no is your responsibility =]

shopping addiction              Reply to this Comment

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Hi, I am a producer at a TV show that airs worldwide. We are looking to do a story on shopping addicts that have hit or come close to bankruptcy, especially in the Los Angeles area. Please e-mail me if you are interested! Thanks!

out of control              Reply to this Comment

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My boyfriend whom I live with and share an account with is pissed because he says I spend too much money on clothes, shoes, beauty products, etc. After one of my shopping sprees, he gets mad at me and won't talk to me for days. He says I'm selfish and have a disease. He is extremely frugal and doesn't spend any money, therefore, on the other end of the sprectrum. I want to look good and feel good about the way I present myself. I love fashion! I do feel that I spend outside of my means, but I just want to have what other girls have. If it were up to my boyfriend, I would get something new like every 6 months. SUCKS! I find myself hiding purchases from him :) and feeling extreme guilt for the things I buy for myself. I know this is probably rationalization, but damnit I work hard for my money, why can't I buy myself things? I spend about $200-$300 a month on stuff. Is this too much?

Compulsive Shopping              Reply to this Comment

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I have been researching the topic of compulsive shopping and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to speak with you if this is something you feel you struggle with. I can be reached directly at 212-506-4335 and would be more than willing to keep this confidential at your request.

addicted to shopping              Reply to this Comment

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I am doing a research paper for my English class and I need real life stories about how they become addicted to shopping and if anyone out there nearly become bankrupt because of shopping you can email me your story so I can include some statistic in my research paper. Thank you in advance...

trying to recover              Reply to this Comment

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I just recently lost my job because of my compulsive shopping. I was making great money I was the GM of the company, but that wasn't good enough I always wanted more. Now I am facing three felony counts of theft for improper use of company funds. If you have a way to get help DO IT NOW!!!!Before it's too late. LM

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shopping addiction              Reply to this Comment

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this all began, quite serious really, from the great sale at selfridges, here in birmingham uk, i was picking up £220 dress for just £19, and pierre de terre leather boots for just £20 and £30 from a huge £275 and £130, ok i also got some Victoria Beckham white rock and republic jeans £285 that was lavish of me, but i thought about it for months, then thought if i see them in my small size, 25, or24, i am having them. plus a juicy couture bag £158, plus shoes gucci £175 from £295, see how i feel i think i am spirralling out of control, i dont know if i do havea problem at least i am aware of it my mum picked it up first and this made me upset, and hurt i guess.my husband is worried too, i think its cos i have a disabled litte boy and toddler, and i love to have as much perfection for themand me as possible, that may mean quality labels. i hatecheap products and hate faux

Shopper Addiction              Reply to this Comment

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I am the other person that is in the line to be let down by my spouses trouble with spending. It is everyday, and the internet makes it every minute. A hateful discussion arises if anything is said. There is little room to walk, sit or eat or make bills out in our home and it is all closing in everyday. " I have had this for ever, sister gave it to me, our finds aren't charging me for this, they made another mistake with my account, you have to help, I will never do it again". Just some of what you hear daily, it takes its cycle then another loan has to cover, another savings account sucked up, the cd has secured loan after loan, we will never share that. Betrayed, another vacation, another Christmas, Birthday, mothers birthday, fathers day, gobbled up for another pair of shoes, jewelery, clothes, all that are worn once and then put aside and under the pile. It feels like a direct hit, get out or stay in, threat, scream, nothing matters, nothing helps, no where to turn. Some people think it is cute, funny, just understand very little, do not see the long term doing with out myself, clothes, self estem, hair care, shoes, maybe a pair every couple of years when I wear out a pair. live with it or get out, seek help educate, but don't look forward, going forward is taken away, you just stay where you are at always taking care of the problem, always reoccuring. A lot of hurt, but being addicted maybe it is not meant to hurt, deceived again, it does hurt. Lucy Three months childish behavior, 20 years an addiction.

Shopoholism              Reply to this Comment

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Anyone have info for my health project on shopoholism? Email: incomplete117@hotmail.com

shopping addiction              Reply to this Comment

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I am currently a shopping addict dealing with the after affects of having a serious addiction.I have hurt family members and made myself out to be a person that I am truly better than.I would love to tell my story so others can learn from it and know and understand that being a shopaholic a a real condition that can truly hurt someone and the persons family.

HELP              Reply to this Comment

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I HAVE ALWAYS HURT MY FAMILY . I AM A ADDICT OF ONLINE SHOPPING . I CAN'T STOP AND IT IS MAKING MY PARENTS MAD AT ME. CAUSE I LIE BOUT IF I HAVEORDER ANYTHING ONLIEN AND THEY SAID I SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED ANYMORE . I THINK I AM HURTING MY FAMILY MORE AND MORE . SHOPPING ONLINE IS A SERIOUS ADDICT . IT IS HARD FOR ME TO STOP. I NEED HELP ALOT OF HELP BUT I LIVE IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK AND I DONT KNOW IF THERE ARE GROUP THAT HELP SHOPPING ADDICIONS. I KNOW I NEED TO STOP. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS IN THE PAST YEAR . AND IT HARD FOR ME . I SE SOMWTHING ONLINE AND I GOT OT HAVE IT . PLUS I AM NOT A NEAT PERSON . I LIVE AT HOME WITH MY PARENTS .THEY SAY I WILL NEVER BE TRUSTED AGAINI NEED HELP

Shopping is killing everything              Reply to this Comment

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I wanted to response to your blog because it's horrible to be a closet shopper. Every waking minute, I'm thinking about the next sale, or what I need (really want). I've not cursed with Bankrupcy, thank GOD. But have been fired for shopping on the job in a few positions. I married about two years ago. My husband makes good money, I'm still barely getting by, but still spend outside my means. I hide my purchases, my husband and I argue about it, I lie about them. I don't if I'm trying to make my self sound like I have a reason behind this craziness but I had nothing before, barely an apartment and now that we have two incomes it's like free money. No needs/only wants without limitations. I've killed most of my friends away, by taking shopping over them, I'm pushing my husband away and am sure I've taught my teen daughter to find nothing by shopping as an interest. I'm ready to die. I love my family, I'm just unhappy with everything. hope the truth helps your paper, because I'm to ashamed to admit any of this to anyone that knows me. Please pray for the unhappy people that look to drugs, alocholism, shopping, eating or whatever.

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I know that it sounds easier than it will be. Try to find another hobby than being online. give your credit cards to your parents and walk away, only allow yourself the cash that you have in hand. Give yourself limitations. I'm a hipercrit to talk. I'm a complusive shopper as well. Your story makes your sound very young. Please know that there's lots of life ahead of you. Stop now, before you hurt more people!!! Please... Take it from me. Laurie

NBC'S TODAY SHOW              Reply to this Comment

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THE TODAY SHOW IS LOOKING TO INTERVIEW WOMEN WHO ARE OR ONCE WERE ADDICTED TO SHOPPING. WE CAN GET A CREW TO YOU SO LOCATION NOT AN ISSUE. E-MAIL ME AT LEXI.DAUBER@NBCUNI.COM IF YOU FIT THE BILL...THANKS!

shopping addiction              Reply to this Comment

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do anyone know what causes people to became addicted to shopping in the first place??

MTV Casting - True Life: I'm Addicted to Shopping              Reply to this Comment

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True Life: I’m Addicted to Shopping Studies estimate that as many as 17 million Americans are addicted to shopping. Is your closet packed with never-worn clothing, the price tags still in tact? Do you always have to run out and get the latest jeans or the newest accessories featured in the fashion magazines? Are you maxing out your credit cards and drowning in bills? Are your friends and family concerned about your shopping addiction? If you can't control the urge to shop, even at the expense of your job, your relationships or your finances, MTV and Gigantic! Productions want to hear about it. If you appear to be between the ages of 16-25, and would like to share your story, please email us at casting@gigantic.tv and be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a photo. MTV's True Life is a long-running, award-winning documentary series in which young people share their stories in their own words. Gigantic! Productions, a New York City-based production company, has been producing hard-hitting, award-winning documentary programming for and about young people since 2001. Please visit our website: www.gigantic.tv to find out more.