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15 Million Americans Struggle With Uncontrollable Spending
For the 15 million who struggle with out of control spending in the U.S., the holiday season can be extremely challenging, says the American Psychological Association. Just checking emails can be a constant struggle to control urges to spend money. Experts say also that with all the so-called "online deals" and "free upgrades" controlling these impulses reaches an all-time high during the holidays. Continue Reading
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Myths about Pornography Addiction May Hinder Treatment
The stereotypes and myths surrounding pornography addiction continue to spark debate among addiction experts, therapists, and patients. Fueled by celebrity headlines about pornography and sexual addiction, much of the debate hinges upon misunderstandings of the factors connected to the addiction. Continue Reading
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Debtors Anonymous: 12 Steps to Stop Compulsive Spending
When scientists and doctors talk about addiction, basic thoughts would go to substances such as drugs and alcohol. Interestingly enough, however, there are other addictions that people can battle with as well. Such addictions include an uncontrollable urge to gamble, play games online and even shop.
Compulsive spenders can find themselves struggling to make ends meet – much like problem gamblers – as they spend too much of their financial resources supporting a habit. Such individuals will buy things they don’t need, adding to a mountain of unsecured debt. They are often found searching out payday loan establishments and struggling with bad credit.
For those with an addiction to shopping, their urges can be just as overpowering as the individual dealing with a sex or Internet addiction. They often want to stop the behavior, but feel they are ill-equipped to do so on their own. Compulsive shoppers often find that they are dealing with a much larger problem than just an inability to save money – they also continually fail to achieve solvency.
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Addicted to Shopping: One Woman’s Struggle
For years, Ginger Logan-Cannon said she didn’t know why she was a shopaholic—an addiction that racked up $280,000 in debt. But after ABC News connected her with a therapist, Logan-Cannon discovered that the source of her addiction could be linked to a violent day that occurred more than 40 years ago.
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Shopping Addiction
By Leslie Thompson
“I had a rough week, so I deserve a little treat.” “I need to shop to help stimulate the economy. I’m just doing my part—right?” If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from a shopping addiction. Shopping addiction, like any other addiction, is a serious issue and one that needs to be addressed and treated.
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Love to Shop a Little Too Much? You Might Have a Shopping Addiction
Shoes. Clothes. Handbags. Let’s face it: shopping can definitely be a pleasurable pastime, and one that many men and women pursue with a vengeance! From movies to magazines and television shows, consumers are continually encouraged to “shop until they drop”, which some individuals taking this creed a little too close to heart. Continue Reading
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