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amother
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 Tue, Apr 16 2024, 3:20 am
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I've been experiencing intense shopping obsession lately, especially online. Spending hours scrolling through my phone, neglecting time with my kids and loosing sleep. I've actually discussed it with my therapist, who sees it as a protective coping mechanism. Anyone experiencing this? Looking for support and advice.
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amother
IndianRed
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 8:49 am
Yes me. It’s either movies or shopping or imamother. I need lots of downtime. It’s a trauma response.
DH has it too but he’s much more addicted to me  and he plays stupid games all day…
Sigh.
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amother
Diamond
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:15 am
| amother IndianRed wrote: | Yes me. It’s either movies or shopping or imamother. I need lots of downtime. It’s a trauma response.
DH has it too but he’s much more addicted to me and he plays stupid games all day…
Sigh. |
Way to shift responsibilities
It's got a name ie laziness
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amother
IndianRed
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:15 am
| amother Diamond wrote: | Way to shift responsibilities
It's got a name ie laziness |
Super duper helpful. Thank you for taking the time to respond. 
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amother
Arcticblue
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:23 am
| amother IndianRed wrote: | | Super duper helpful. Thank you for taking the time to respond. |
Super duper helpful. Just like you said. And also 100% wrong.
It’s not laziness. Something’s bothering people like us op. Something hurt you deep inside and you’re trying desperately to redirect your mind elsewhere. If it’s a small pain and you need a little distraction you can get away with it. When it’s impacting your life you need to get to the source of the pain and deal with it. That means therapy. Meanwhile try some mindfulness exercises. That might help you reground yourself and get back to your life.
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amother
Zinnia
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 9:25 am
| amother Diamond wrote: | Way to shift responsibilities
It's got a name ie laziness |
My laziness improved tremendously after I went to therapy, I wonder why?
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amother
Offwhite
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 10:11 am
I feel you. I used to watch movies and shows obsessively. I would go to sleep crazy late and watch every spare second I have. then I did therapy and anxiety meds and I'm doing better but now I have no interest in anything.
I suddenly hate watching, shopping, reading. hi new mental health issue.
it's hard. it's always something. sending support you're way.
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Crookshanks
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 11:32 am
| amother Diamond wrote: | Way to shift responsibilities
It's got a name ie laziness |
If you have nothing nice to say, go Pesach clean.
Also, I pity your children.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 16 2024, 12:26 pm
ok this is crazy
I thought I was the only one
I shop online like no ones business - then I return so I canaffford to pay my cc bill
I think it comes from my trauma- I have tons of childhood trauma
dysfunctional family and till today it effects me and it reallyeffects my day to day life in this way
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