I feel so bad for spending so much money?

Question

I'm 15 and I feel really bad for buying so much stuff. And still it feels like I don't have enough clothes, I don't have the newest phone, I need new furniture to my room, my iPod just broke and today I bought my third camera this year! And I don't even want it anymore because I just realized you can only take pictures with it and not make movies. I don't know what to do, I'm like having a nervous break down, and on top of all that my confidence is going down and I feel ugly and disgusting. I can't stop crying.

Answer 1

Think about the poor starving people in Africa and other chronically poor areas of the world. They're wondering where their next meal will come from. Many don't have a roof over their head. They have no idea what an iPod is. They've never had any camera let alone one that takes movies. And if they did have one, they'd sell it for food or clothing. Grow up little girl.  

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Figure out what program you're running and eliminate it.

The new book by Eckart Toll "A New Earth" is a good place to start.

Answer 4

Sounds like you need counseling, not a response on financing.

You sound spoiled.  Wake up and get your priorities in order.  You can't buy happiness.

Answer 5

You've discovered that "things" can't make you happy and you don't know how to fill the emptiness inside that comes from this realization.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  Do you have any idea what is making you so sad?  You do realize it has nothing to do with your material possessions, don't you?

Is there a trusted adult in whom you could confide?  Can you think of anything that you could do that would bring you some fulfillment and help you to regain your confidence?  And, please, I want you to realize that you are beautiful inside and out.  Beauty is not created by having the latest styles and fashions.  It has to come from within.  When it radiates outward, everyone will see you as the beautiful creation of God that you are.

When I am feeling very down and depressed, I often try to find an outlet to help others.  Maybe you could volunteer to help homeless teens.  Maybe your church has a mission you could volunteer for.  Maybe you could do a street or river clean up with others your age.  All of these things will bring you considerably more joy and riches than the latest electronic gadget.

I hope you understand that you are a very spiritual person to make this realization at such a young age.  Stop expecting material things to bring you happiness and find your joy in other pursuits.

Happiness is a choice.  Choose well.