on impulse buying

wow, ur lucky one! in my case its an inverse though because when im still a student, i was always deprived in having the things ive always wanted. i even envy my classmates and friends who can easily get what they want while for me, i have to save and skip meals just so i can have it..LOL.... my addiction actually started when i got my first job..haha. i have no control over things that catches my attention. it doesnt matter if i have cash on hand or not, as long as i have my credit card with me and they accept credit cards, i will just swipe it. its really a bad habit because i had debt after that. when i realized that ive gone overboard, i threw away my credit card in an attempt to control that urge...LOL ur right, if u have a goal and is determined to achieve it, anyone is bound to be successful. lately in order to stay away from temptations, i stopped going to malls except when its time for groceries or i need something to buy...so whenever i go to malls, its for an important purpose..LOL and i no longer allow myself to go alone where no one can scold me or warn me hahaha thanks for the reply *_*

i know what you mean! regret comes later right hehe =) i even sometimes assure myself that perhaps someday ill be able to find something to use this for. it didnt worked because it ended up in the closet forgotten and never used LOL =)) anyway, im trying to make up my mistakes, im controlling my urge. and need to treat this addiction of mine :) try doing it urself too. start as small then step by step ull never know what happens next. :)

there's nothing wrong in trying. at least we tried right :) goodluck to us.

you are sooo right, its juz that it has become a habit for me. i mean going to the mall when upset. its also the easiest and most accessible place for me. there aren't any safe park in my place. and the beaches here are far away coz im in the city. so thats why i chose the mall. i dont like to mope in my room too because it will make me feel even worst.hehehe.. but honestly, im struggling to control my impulses. i no longer have a credit card. its my first and my last LOL..ive learned my lesson..i threw it away as soon as i paid all my credits. i dont want to grow old thinking about how to pay debts haha =) also lately, ive been avoiding the mall. i only go there when i really really needed something. so i try to keep myself busy whenever im stressed or upset. like doing house chores, playing with my dog which i got recently, or perhaps just exercising..anything to keep my mind off from problems and keep myself from spending money. thanks for the tip, i will keep that in mind :)

which is exactly what im doing right now. im not leaving this addiction alone coz im getting older as well and that means i have to be responsible on my spending habits. someday ill have children of my own and i wouldnt want them to get into trouble and not have them go to school just because their mom is a shopaholic..LOL.. i wouldnt want that. i just avoided places where there are temptations of buying and spending. i no longer have credit card too...thank god. ive learned my lesson on that one because of the debt i had. the moment i paid it all, i had to throw it away..hehe. i will do my best to follow ur example as well. not to take things drastically, do it step by step and give myself rewards whenever i achieved my goal. thats a good idea indeed. thank you for sharing *_*

good move! i also dont go out if theres no reason or if theres nothing to buy. else ill fall into temptation hahaha =)) it also work to just bring enough money. not too much in order to control the spending. thanks for the reply *_*

i sooo agree with u. i know and i can relate that feeling hehehe =) i did the same as well. im in ebay too selling some of my stuffs, stuffs that i dont like or no longer need or fit. hehehe =) at least i get to earn and get my money back. :) garage sale is good idea, only i dont have much time to do that. thats one good way to control ur impulse. thanks for the reply