how do you stop being a shopaholic?
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Join Yahoo Answers!!  Worked for me I haven't been on eBay in weeks.
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Ive been in the same situation myself recently, \n\nIm out of debt now, but its about hoarding as much cash as possible to get yourself a start. \n\nTry part time jobs, Car boot sales, overtime... anything you can... Eat cheaply, Go out less, try catalogue sales work in the evenings.\n\nYou will get there in the end!!
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Days ago?  Like 3 days ago? or back in the days?\nI find most people are not CONTENT with where they are, who they are, what they have.\nThey want it all NOW, no patience, no waiting.  I call it the Microwave Generation.  They want everything fast, even if it means slapping it on a credit card and getting in debt.  They are materialistic and self-centered.  They want their things and they want them NOW.\n\nSuggestion, stop watching things you want on TV, stop reading magazines with your desired things in them, stop searching for your things on the net, stop shopping in stores for your things.\n\nLearn to be content with what you have.  Spend your money on your NEEDS.  SAVE your money for your wants.  And make good decisions and be patient.\n\nI did.  House is paid off, silverado and mustang...paid cash for.  No other debts.\n\nIt's easy, if you will do it right the first time and NOT create a mountain of debt that eats up all your money with nothing to show for it.
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Quit buying and selling so many disposable items (ie: no paper towels, plastic wrap, disposable cleaning things).\nUse energy efficient appliances and don't use electric gadgets.\nDon't buy things that need batteries if there is a perfectly good non-battery alternative.\nUnplug transformers even when not in use (they still drain small amounts wastefully when gadget is not on).\nReduce packaging, buy some things in bulk.\nBuy products produced locally (less gasoline wasted).\nCarpool and drive less.\nTurn the ac/heater 2 degrees warmer/cooler.\nDon't buy something new if the old one is still good.\nTurn off lights and gadgets when not in use.\nUse canvas reusable grocery bags and decline plastic bags.\nDon't throw something away that can be given to Goodwill.\nRecycle everything.
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shop around, cut coupons, check for sales, only but what you need (that means no trendy crap) make food to take to work for lunch.  dont buy a new car, a good $3-5k car works just as good, look for a cheaper place to live, dont buy anything new, turn down the heat if you pay for it and dont run the AC in the summer.  \n\njust to name a few
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I'm frugal when it comes to some things.\n\nFor example, I shop at places like Costco and Sam's Club, buy in bulk then store it in such a way to make it last rather than going to the grocery every week.\n\nWhen I do need to buy from a regular grocery store, I use coupons (great on double and triple coupon days).  I trade coupons with friends.\n\nI carpool when I can to save money on gas.  I reuse paper from my printer for scratch pads.  I recyle paper towels (if they're not used up I set them off to the side to wipe up the counter later).  I compost food scraps and recycle cans, glass and plastic.  I turn off the heater and night and lean to snuggling for heat.
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YES....make a list of everything that you spend money on during a week or a month.......\nBE TRUTHFUL!!! list everything, and how much it costs......\nThen look at the list, and decide what things you can do without, you will easily find a few dollars here and there....\nA long time ago, i realized i was spending a lot of money (not to mention getting fat) going out to lunch at work...now i pack a lunch, which saves some $$$ and also is healthier.
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you may have an underlying psychological disorder.  shopping a lot is often a sign of OCD or depression, especially when considering overeating in your past.  you should seek professoinal help immediately, a therapist can give you help specialized for you, and treat underlying problems.\nget rid of your credit cards, stay busy so you don't have time to shop, find something even more fun to do, allow yourself to go shopping sometimes, but no more than once a week, and limit the amount you'll spend (carry only that amount with you, plus enough for gas, emergencies, etc., but don't use that for other purchases), go shopping only if you need something, buy only that
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First list all your expenses over a given time period like per month.\n\nNext list your income.\n\nAdd both up--if your expenses are greater than your income you need to do one of two things.  A: reduce your expenses or B: increase your income.\n\nOnce you have your needs covered, you give yourself something to spend that's extra but not too much.  Set up a regular savings plan with your bank.  Even if it's only a few dollars per month going into a savings account, it will add up.  Try not too look at it and let it grow so you will have it in case of a major emergency like losing your job or something like that.  Seeing a huge sale on collector dolls on the shopping channel is not a major emergency.\n\nOnce you learn to live within your means, everything else is downhill from there.  You might buy a book on personal finance.  They have lots of them at the local bookstore.  Or you can just go to your local library and read them for free!
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Make a list before you leave. This is so you don't wander aimlessly around the store picking up everything.\n\nOrganize the list in order by what the aisles contain - this will allow you not to have to go back and forth around the store.\n\nDo not allow yourself to get sidetracked by displays or other items that are not on your list.\n\n(a 4th bonus answer) Eat before you go grocery shopping so that you won't be as tempted to look at displays and other things that are not on your list.
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do not start your adult life by having too many credit cards\n\nThis can lead you to ruin later on.\n\nBe realistics, just get one and work hard.\n\nDo not buy something that you cannot afford, just beacsue you have a credit card
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Know the difference between need and want and stop buying things that you don't need.
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stop eating \ncandy\ndonuts\nchips\nstay away from all fats [check labels before buying]\n\nDo: drink lots of water, eat lots of fruits & veggies, and walk a lot...\n\nGood luck
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Stop spending, cut your spending.\n\nPlan a budget, and save.
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Get another job, or stop spending more than you earn.
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The Key is NECESSITY. If you have trouble with spending money, then try to stick with only buying items that YOU NEED and  you know what you really need or not and what you can do without.  Also try to limit the amount you spend each week and try to maintain a certain amount for each week and that will limit your use.\n\nOh and most importantly, PUT MONEY ASIDE FOR  YOUR BILLS FIRST BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, then things might go a little smoother for you. But dont forget the key, Think: NECESSITY AND BILLS.
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Get rid of excesses (cable TV, internet - things that you can definitely do without - maybe getting rid of a landline and just using cell phone)\n\nNot eating out (lunch, dinner, Starbucks run) or renting DVD's etc.