Does anyone else spend more money when they’re depressed?

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I’m waiting to get in with my therapy. So, instead of spending money on therapy, I am spending more money on things that I think will make me happy or more excited to be alive. I am not saving money for a future I’m struggling and trying to believe in… but instead, I’m trying to make a life I enjoy now.

All that to say, is it part of getting better that I’m seeking out things I like or is it another bad coping mechanism?

Everything is good in moderation? How do I moderate? How do I do a budget when I all my priorities are topsy-turvy?

Thanks as always!!!

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[FindingTheAnswers]

Hi. I understand. When you said "I am spending more money on things that I think will make me happy or more excited to be alive". It's a distraction? I feel a little a little better about myself, in that I deserve good things? To buy what I want? But soon afterwards, guilt will kick in.Whatever it is, you're aware of it. When the urge to spend on things you really don't need or can afford, ask yourself these 2 questions. Do I really need this? Can I truly afford this? (The questions are very obvious, but then,,,,)

Can you go out and just 'window shop'? Maybe you just need to get out of the house? You're bored and/or lonely? Any way about it, it probably won't be easy to stop. But you're not alone. Hang in there.

One more thing, when you move you'll be surprised by all the stuff you'll give away, donate, or throw out. I did. Peace to you.

[RupertBrown]

I did this for a long time. My wife and I called it "retail therapy". Unfortunately all it led to was closets full of junk and piles of unpaid bills. We are much better now. I guess the guilt started to outweigh the joy of getting new stuff. We used the quarantine to get our apartment looking nice and decided to try just enjoying the stuff we have instead of constantly buying new stuff. I wjsh I had a magic solution for you, but I can definitely relate!

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