What's the best way to overcome a spending addiction?

Question

I have an obsession with spending money. I spend it on things I know I don't need but convince myself that I do. What's the best way to overcome this?

Answer 1

Confront your fear. Think to yourself do I really need this and imagine and think when you need it, if you do get it but if you don't just ignore it. It might be difficult but just imagine that you are in control ignore the tendency to buy because you don't need it, think when your going to use it. Hope this helped dude.

Answer 2

just get what you REALLY need or REALLY want. but hey at least youre not like some people who are cheaper than 99c toilet paper!

Answer 3

Find a rich girl.

Answer 4

get a piggy bank that u cant open and put ur extra money in there... its helps me to stop my compulsive spending episodes

Answer 5

Spend your money for crying out loud. You earned it, you spend it!

Now...if you have a family to support and a mortgage and car note, lots of bills, and you are gambling at the casino or buying $50 neck ties then you have a real problem. Otherwise, enjoy the materials on this earth.

Answer 6

I have the same problem - i put myself on a tight budget. A certain amount goes into savings, a certain amount to bills, and a SMALL amount for free spending - and write down everything so you know exaclty how much you're spending. unfortunately if that doesn't work have someone you trust hold your debit card for you (my boyfriend has mine).