Do You Suspect You Are A Compulsive Spender?
Saturday, August 8th, 2009We hear plenty about the dangers of gambling addictions. Perhaps this is because the compulsion to gamble doesn’t make sense to a lot of people, and it is always easier to vilify from a distance. Or maybe it’s that gambling addictions seem dangerous because a gambler could lose everything in an instant.
By comparison, indulging in little purchases here and there seems rather tame. But even little purchases add up, and when you get a rush from spending, chances are you’ll spend more money and spend more frequently to continue to experience that comfort. Just like someone addicted to gambling, you could lose everything; it may not happen in an instant, but little warning signs ignored for years will add up and catch up eventually.…