Constantly Returning

I am currently struggling with this in a major way. I am just like an addict. Every month I say, "This is the month I'm not shopping at all," and then I find a way to convince myself I need something. I do almost all online. I do make myself buy make up brick and mortar and just last night the shame I felt doing yet another RETURN at the local Sephora was enough to make me at least FEEL like I wanted to stop. I also used to return live at Nordstrom and they know me so well I just stopped using Nordstrom and switched to Bloomingdales.

I wish I had an answer for you. I sometimes try the RAIN https://www.tarabrach.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/RAIN-of-Self-Compassion2.pdf method if I can manage. Like if I'm at home and start browsing online. But it's rare I can follow through.

I've also tried to think through a way to block myself from shopping online but it seems hard to do. I wish the online retailers had self-exclusion like casinos did. That would be amazing.

I truly wish you the best. I know how painful and destructive this habit is. If I figure anything out I'll message you. Good luck.

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