So, I have an addiction. It is putting so much stress on me that i'm losing what little sleep I get. It may not br drugs or alcohol (been there, done that) but it's still a problem. I'm spending money we don't have money that shouldn't be spent. When I see a book or craft supply I want I get it. I try to hold back but I rationalize it and ultimately, buy it. Since moving to the desert, my already poor spending and saving habits have gotten worse. I think it is the isolation and lonliness taking it's toll on me. I get depressed and down. So, to cheer myself up
I buy some crafting supply or book to stave off the depression. I feel pathetic admitting to it. But, I really need to get it under control if we want to go ahead with our plan to move this summer. I've battled with more self destructive addictions in the past and prevailed. I need to reign myself in. I need to be frugal. I need to think of the future and not just chase instant gratification. No more over spending! No more frivolity.
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Oh, darling!! Tell yourself that all there's in those book you can have it on the internet somewhere!
You can also see if there's some in your public library.
You'll prevail!
Man, I'm sorry to hear you're down. I do the same thing with money. We're on a fixed income, and yet several times a year I find myself spending money that just doesn't exist for us. I do it out of boredom, though. I'm always able to justify it because I buy stuff I'll actually use (like books and crafting supplies). You're a step ahead of me though, because I've never been able to really admit that it's a problem for me.
You sound just like me! I had a down part of life for a couple years and I'd do the same to try to fill a void, then loose sleep! Then that part stopped and I (being a Cancer) started getting bad anxiety from other's problems and loosing sleep! Finally had to draw a line and change things a little to where their life wouldn't become mine you know? I hope all works out...life can surly be hard as all hell sometimes! Take care!
Brian
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