I love to go shopping!  It is therapeutic for me!  Do you enjoy it?
I hate to shop. I have poor impulse control, but not with making new purchases of unnecessary things.  Do you have a problem?
I don't think I have a problem.  On the other hand, I can't wait to go shopping every day!  how can I tell if I do have a problem?
Well, compulsive buying disorder happens when your shopping behavior has negative consequences.  Does your shopping do that?
I guess racking up my credit card would be a negative consequence, right?
Yes.  Incurring unsecured debt (like with a credit card) means you could be a compulsive debtor as well.
Ouch!  I guess I do have a problem then!  What should I do to correct this?
You might start with attending a meeting for Debtors Anonymous.  It's a 12 step program.  That would probably help the shopping, too.
Wow!  I didn't even know that existed!  I will have to look into it.
Debtors Anonymous
Debtors Anonymous (DA) is a twelve-step program for people who want to stop incurring unsecured debt. Collectively they attend more than 500 weekly meetings in fifteen countries, according to data released in 2011. Those who compulsively incur unsecured debt are said to be engaged in compulsive debting and are known as compulsive debtors.
DA encourages careful record keeping and monitoring of finances—including purchases, income, and debt payments—to get a clear picture of spending habits. This information is used to develop healthier
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