Impulsive Spending Disorder

Impulsive Spending Disorder (ISD) is a real thing. Like, it's not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), but trust us, it's a thing.

We're not saying you're addicted to shopping, but...

Symptoms

• Buying stuff on a whim
• Impulsive buying sprees that make no sense
• Feeling a rush when you buy something, but then feeling awful later
• Telling yourself "just one more thing" until you've spent all your money on useless junk

Treatment

Seek help. Like, seriously, seek help.

Tips for managing Impulsive Spending Disorder

• Write a budget. Like, actually stick to it.
• Set a "no shopping day" for yourself each week
• Find alternative ways to get those feelings of satisfaction, like exercise or meditation
• Remove all shopping apps from your phone

Resources

We have a whole section on buying stuff as self-medication, because, let's face it, it's real.

Subpages:

• Buying Stuff as Self-Medication
• Shopaholism is Not Just a Joke