People Magazine

There is an article on addictions transfer in this week's People magazine. They feature someone who I used to see on the singles forum, Marcy, talking about how she took to spending money uncontrollably. The article sure rang true for me. -=db=-

I'll have to check that out!! Thanks! Marie

Yes, I seen it to.  Rang true for me to.  My addiction is shopping as well.  And I tell myself, that it's cuz I NEED the clothes.  One good thing is I buy my clothing from the Thrift stores, Value Village and the Sallvation Army.  That way when they no longer fit, or I tire of them, becuz I only spent a couple of bucks, I don't feel so bad, givng them away. However I do overspend on trips.  This year, I plan on curbing my addictions, and getting out of debt.  So hard though when you have a teenager that isgrowing, and wants this and that. Anyways, it was a good article and she was brave.  All the ladies were that were on it, as I beleive all three were WLS'rs, Susanna

I quit drinking, but today is payday and I had to take out a payday loan to get me through till next payday. Unfortunately, my tasts run expensive. I have tons of designer handbags, most of my shoes were well over $100. This has got to stop. This energy and obsession has got to focus one something more constructive. I'm glad I am artistic, maybe I can channel this obsessive energy in being creative. -=db=-

Yes, I know what you mean, I've been sewing by hand for two day, and by machine for one day, just to try to keep busy.  Even rearranged some drawers, closets, videos's   Just to distract myself. Like you said have to focus on something more constructive. Battle the demons, one day at a time. Susanna

I finally got to read the article today.  I showed it to my therapist, as I read it in his waiting room.  He jokingly asked me which addiction I was going to switch to.  I already have alcoholism and impuslive shopping down to a T, and I did them before my surgery.  Maybe I can take up sex.  Divorced 6 years has left me lonely and lacking.  LOL Just kidding.  I have no intentions of becoming addicted to anything new.  I am grateful that I have a good therapist and I am keenly aware of the landmines in front of me. Hugs, Trish

I should think of getting a therapist.  I never realised that shopping was an addiction, until I seen my bills, and not enough to cover them, and try to live at the same time. I must admit I;ve thought about it. Susanna