Shopping takes out my depression
By lldrwin
@lldrwin (187)
China
December 17, 2012 9:25am CST
Tonight,I go shopping alone,which I planned two days ago.I prepared a list for this plan at afternoon ,so I go directly to my target when i arrived at supermarket.The supermarket covers a huge area,as usual,it's a bit difficult to find what i want at instant.
This time,i have enough time to around at the market. The leisure environment comfort my hurry mood as well as get me out of job tension.A lots of people circling around you to select goods ,they facial expression make clear that they are enjoying the shopping process.
I do the same thing ,I take my time to look for where is the commodity.It is exciting everytime I find item recorded on the list,cheer for myself.I realized I throw lots of commodities I did not intend to buy,but I bought it all.
The free style shopping gives me a good mood ,I finally know why large number of people choose shopping to let off.
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9 responses
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
17 Dec 12
I love shopping too, it really lightens the mood. We have to be careful with "retail therapy" though, because we might spend more than what we planned or have the funds for, especially if we have credit cards. These days though, I pay for everything with cash, unless I have money on my debit card.
I love how everyone is so happy when they are shopping too, it makes me feel good and smile on the inside to see everyone else so happy. Sounds like you had a great day shopping lldrwin, and made a good dent in your shopping. 
Enjoy your day lldrwin.
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
19 Dec 12
When I have made a list and can take my time, I can enjoy shopping. It is when I am in a hurry or have to shop when it is crowded, that I do not enjoy shopping. Unless I can find something special, sometimes shopping depresses me. I like being able to take my time shopping, stopping for lunch and just enjoying the day - that makes shopping an uplifting experience. Otherwise, I just want to get me and all my purchases home as quickly as possible. And then, enjoy my purchases, once I get home.
@lldrwin (187)
• China
21 Dec 12
Hi joy,I see you are the kind of person ,who highly enjoy life,that is great!Shopping is affected by mood.
I'd like have a big meal after shopping or exercising,under the occasion ,I get a good appetite.Tell you a secret,though i am a boy ,but i am available for window shopping until I am tired,haha.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
That could be disastrous most especially when you are using a credit card. For me, I don't want to go shopping when I am feeling low. Rather, I'd go to a beauty parlor and have my manicure and pedicure, visit a spa to have body massage. I already have a lot of garbage at home, I don't need to be bringing in more items that I don't need.
@lldrwin (187)
• China
19 Dec 12
Certainly,if we have not strong self-descipline ability,credit card could be our nightmare.
Putting yourself in kinds of occasions that you want to buy items you urgent need,the bad thing is you are short of cash,What to do?So credit cards are available for solving those incidents.Now that we have a fixed job,which gurantee we can receive stable salary to pay the bills.Credit cards is a good choice to control our financial expenditure,a further step ,it train our ability to balance the relationship between consumption and income.
Nowdays,the basic requirement in daily life is how to handle finance crisis,I think the credit card helps a lot.
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
19 Dec 12
Shopping mode is really a good thing to divert of being depress. It is quite expensive to buy things, though it also help of just having window shopping. I do walking in a short distant, then spend time an hour in the park. I am kinda being entertain of people passing-by.
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
shopping also is my way of stressing out.. i feel so happy when i`m buying things not only for my self but for my family and it is rewarding if they like what i bought for them.. even it is tiring because of walking a lot to find a good buy it is still my favorite activity.. my stress buster..
@lldrwin (187)
• China
18 Dec 12
Hi neelia,welcome to mylot.Both we like buying things for friends and relatives.It is glad if we buy what they expect.Recently,I bought several clothes and shoes for my mother because winter had came.
I guess you love going window-shopping,it is very common among girls.In order to buy good quality commodities at a reasonable price,I combine window shopping with online shopping.So far,I find it is worth trying.
@ctryhnny (3460)
• United States
17 Dec 12
Shopping just makes me more depressed because I can't afford to buy everything I would like to. I do all of my shopping online so I don't have to carry a lot of bags and they get mailed to me. Someday I would love to be able to get everyone lots of presents but I don't see that happening any time soom. I'm happy you enjoy it. Merry Christmas!
@lldrwin (187)
• China
18 Dec 12
Hi ctryhnny,sounds like you are not happy on shopping.I think mainly bacause your consumption beyond income.I like luxury cars but I am not able to afford one .Should I become depressed ? I am not.
So you should base on our situation to make a reasonable shopping plan, you will have fun in shopping.
I combine online shopping with mall shopping ,it's economic and effective.Usually ,I am satisfied.Last month ,I bought some clothes for my mother and my little nephew ,they like it very much.
We are about to have christmas holiday,merry christmas,enjoy shopping.
@jeztrose (1405)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
I'd love to go shopping too when i have extra money,and yes it gives us sort of feeling out of stress and somehow forgets our problems.The beautiful and interesting things that you see in the malls can make you forget the worries you have and change the mood that you have.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
Some people do that when they are depressed, they shop or window shop. Then their depression will lessened. Maybe because it shows and display of concern and love of oneself. You do something good for yourself especially when you are down. I think that it helps as well. The best thing to get rid of depression is to lift everything to God your problems and emotions and God will heal you too.
God Bless
