Shopping Addiction Support Group

Oniomania (also known as shopping addiction), is the compulsive desire to shop. Similar to other compulsive behaviors, sufferers often experience the highs and lows associated with addiction. The purchase generates a mood of satisfaction, gives their life meaning, and lets them forget about their sorrows.

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deleted_user 10/31/2007

I have been a compulsive shopper for many years, but only came clean about it to my psychologist and psychiatrist, when it got really bad last year around this time. I have been fighting it on and off all year, and in the last 2 months I have swerved way out in a ditch, and started shopping again. I'm trying to control my urges, but I absolutely CAN'T! I haven't had the guts to tell my husband of my "relapse" (even though I know that he knows..but hasn't "called me" on it.), or my counselor and psychiatrist. I was supposed to see my counselor today and she cancelled this morning. I don't know whether or not I would have told her and that really scares me, and I feel like I've really messed up in a HUGE way!!!!!

I am batteling two addictions. Shopping and food. Thank God there are more communities on here!

deleted_user 10/31/2007

You have to stop beating yourself up. I think that only makes it worse. God Knows i do the same thing. But ya know this is a real addiction and we are only human. I just have to suck it up and try again. And do try to come clean. It will be hard but you'll feel better when it's out there.

deleted_user 11/01/2007

Oh my gosh Hello Sarrah! My name is Carrie, I am new to this here forum. Let me tell you I love it here. Any Sweety, you have found friends who 300% understand, trust me. You can get through this. You WILL. I promise. I have to promise myself that as well. I recently relapsed so badly that I had to come clean to my husband about being two months late on rent, and much more. All because I totally lost it and shopped like a mad person. Hold on, ok? Very sincerely, Carrie

deleted_user 11/14/2007

We would be dangerous together. I'm also mad about food and shopping lol. Try not to be so hard on yourself. I would try to come clean with your counselor. Even if you bring it up with your husband, it might be good to lightheartedly admit to him that you are aware of your relapse and intend to work on controlling it again. Having a real conscience around you can help. My boyfriend will sometimes ask me the questions I need to consider before I blow money on something unnecessary.

deleted_user 11/15/2007

Hello,
I hear you people since joining here I decided to complete all my layby's and go cold turkey only to discover I have that many of them! Anyway I am talking it through with my partner(honestly is the best bet) and friends and think I can overcome this. I love shopping but I also would love to have savings.My house mate said if our washing machine was broken for 6 months I would still have clothes left to wear that were clean I have so many of them.
I am getting stronger I can feel it.
I found exercise is a good way of killing the erge! If you work out to the point where you can't shop you feel good.
Good luck,
Tarmalie

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