shopaholic

I'm really pleased to find your group. Today, after several days of anxiety eroding my stomach lining, I admitted to myself that I have a behavioural addiction, and that I need help. I'm on a decent salary, but am broke and 10s of thousands in debt from spending money I dont have. My home is full of things I don't need and never use.
I've already been bankrupt once and I'm heading there again.
I have ADHD and so the triple whammy of poor decision making, no self regulation and craving dopamine.
It's making me miserable, ashamed and full of guilt. So, there being no time like the present, I've contacted Debtors Anonymous. #Debt #compulsivebuyingdisorder #ADHD #Anxiety #shopaholic #Shame #spending #Guilt

I'm just coming to terms with my complicated relationship with money. I sometimes act like an influencer and want to buy everything in the store, everything I approve. Then I'm terified of spending money and build up anxiety at the slightest expense, even basics like food. I'm currently starting a new job in a new city and have to make big purchases like a car and down payment for rent and it's stressing me out so much. I'm not eating well.