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writes:Hey everyone I am 23 years old,my problem may not seem that big but its annoying me a lot lately..its not a relationship problem but you guys have been soo good with your answers that I thought I cld use some help!So here it is..I have a constant urge to shop online..especially when I'm stressed,or I'm having a bad day I need to shop,I'm a self confessed shopholic..Some people smoke,drink when they r upset I start shopping lol,its been 4 years now and I can't give up on this habit..the reason this stresses me soo much is I am medical student so I am not really earning right now so my parents have been kind enough to give me their credit cards and I go overboard when I'm stressed!!what do I do?does anyone knw how to control this urge to shop online?Ps:please don't ask me to attend shopholic meetings lol cuz my life is hectic sometimes I don't even get time to sleep..Thanks x Reply to this Question
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reader, Angel S  +, writes (18 July 2012):
 Hey,
I guess everyone has a comforter when stress is involved, a common one is chocolate.
Try to replace it with something else, instead of giving into stress with retail therapy try getting rid of the stress straight away. Yoga is a common solution for a calming practice, it would help decrease your stress levels and also make you feel better about yourself. There are also many self-help books around which help you have a more positive outlook on life again reducing your stress levels. Come home and relax after a bad day try not to dive straight into the clothes! I know its harder said than done but trying to banish the stress would be a positive start. Exercise is a great diversion, you could pick a sport or even something simple as going for a walk. I understand that after having a day of work on your feet the last thing you want to do is exercise but just give it a try. Many people have loved the results on feeling better about and within themselves.
Good luck.
Xo xo
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reader, oldbag +, writes (18 July 2012):
 hi
Yea we all shop, retail therapy. Your lucky your parents pay, maybe you should ask them to give you a monthly allowance instead of Cards so it limits your spending power. Its a good place to start.Then try pure willpower alongside.
Online shopping is a diversion, you dont even have to leave home,just click click and its yours- fatal!Find another diversion.
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