Do any of you guys take part in retail therapy? Do you find that it actually makes you happier/relieves your stress to shop and buy things?

I have depression, anxiety, and bpd tendencies. So retail therapy is my middle name.

Does it make me happier? No. LMAO I'm so impulsive and I just buy, buy, buy. Then I look at my bank account and I ask myself why, why, why.

The past week I bought a 300 dollar fitbit, a 300 dollar indoor mini generator, a swimming pool for my dogs, 3 pairs of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, and some other odds and ends. Oh and workout clothes for the 2000 dollar treadmill I bought last month.

And this weekend I already plan on buying a purse and some crystals for my altar.

What about you? Tell me about your latest retail therapy episode.

Vivica (13404458) wrote:I have depression, anxiety, and bpd tendencies. So retail therapy is my middle name.

Does it make me happier? No. LMAO I'm so impulsive and I just buy, buy, buy. Then I look at my bank account and I ask myself why, why, why.

The past week I bought a 300 dollar fitbit, a 300 dollar indoor mini generator, a swimming pool for my dogs, 3 pairs of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, and some other odds and ends. Oh and workout clothes for the 2000 dollar treadmill I bought last month.

And this weekend I already plan on buying a purse and some crystals for my altar.

What about you? Tell me about your latest retail therapy episode.

That's not even the half of it. It's pretty much an everyday thing that she has something showing up at the door and the boxes and boxes that I have to take weekly to the recycle bin she really does have a shopping problem me I order something every once in awhile and I'm happy

Buying plants and working in my gardens makes me so happy! I can come home with a car full of plants with no place to put them, so I build more gardens. During the winter, I make lists of plants.

Vivica (13404458) wrote:I have depression, anxiety, and bpd tendencies. So retail therapy is my middle name.

Does it make me happier? No. LMAO I'm so impulsive and I just buy, buy, buy. Then I look at my bank account and I ask myself why, why, why.

The past week I bought a 300 dollar fitbit, a 300 dollar indoor mini generator, a swimming pool for my dogs, 3 pairs of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, and some other odds and ends. Oh and workout clothes for the 2000 dollar treadmill I bought last month.

And this weekend I already plan on buying a purse and some crystals for my altar.

What about you? Tell me about your latest retail therapy episode.

I love that you bought work out clothes for your treadmill! And it's good to set goals!

Robyn VIP (8132649) wrote:

Vivica (13404458) wrote:I have depression, anxiety, and bpd tendencies. So retail therapy is my middle name.

Does it make me happier? No. LMAO I'm so impulsive and I just buy, buy, buy. Then I look at my bank account and I ask myself why, why, why.

The past week I bought a 300 dollar fitbit, a 300 dollar indoor mini generator, a swimming pool for my dogs, 3 pairs of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, and some other odds and ends. Oh and workout clothes for the 2000 dollar treadmill I bought last month.

And this weekend I already plan on buying a purse and some crystals for my altar.

What about you? Tell me about your latest retail therapy episode.

I love that you bought work out clothes for your treadmill! And it's good to set goals!

Yeah! I wear lots of t-shirts and sweats and working out on the treadmill in those was pretty brutal so I had to buy some athletic clothes.

To your retail therapy, what's your favorite plant/flower? I'd love to see pics of your garden if you have any to share and don't mind sharing them!

Mine is mainly online shoppin Spendin money on games kinda thangs. But I do have an Amazon shoppin problem too

TexanSourNSweet (103681266) wrote:Mine is mainly online shoppin Spendin money on games kinda thangs. But I do have an Amazon shoppin problem too

Don't even get me started on this... LOL

Vivica (13404458) wrote:


Yeah! I wear lots of t-shirts and sweats and working out on the treadmill in those was pretty brutal so I had to buy some athletic clothes.

To your retail therapy, what's your favorite plant/flower? I'd love to see pics of your garden if you have any to share and don't mind sharing them!

Thanks for asking! I think peonies are my favorite but I like what ever is in bloom at the time! This is just a couple gardens.

Wow, Robyn, those are beautiful!

Robyn, your flower gardens are so lovely. I think peonies are one of my favorite scented flowers too.

I believe everyone uses a myriad of coping mechanisms in life, the key is finding a good balance that works for you. The last therapeutic purchase I made was a new yoga mat. Oooommmm.

Robyn VIP (8132649) wrote:Thanks for asking! I think peonies are my favorite but I like what ever is in bloom at the time! This is just a couple gardens.

These are awesome

Vivica (13404458) wrote:Wow, Robyn, those are beautiful!

Thanks so much, thanks everyone!

Vivica (13404458) wrote:I have depression, anxiety, and bpd tendencies. So retail therapy is my middle name.

Does it make me happier? No. LMAO I'm so impulsive and I just buy, buy, buy. Then I look at my bank account and I ask myself why, why, why.

The past week I bought a 300 dollar fitbit, a 300 dollar indoor mini generator, a swimming pool for my dogs, 3 pairs of glasses, a pair of sunglasses, and some other odds and ends. Oh and workout clothes for the 2000 dollar treadmill I bought last month.

And this weekend I already plan on buying a purse and some crystals for my altar.

What about you? Tell me about your latest retail therapy episode.

See sometimes I go through months-long phases where I have no interest in spending anything and actively try to declutter and minimalize my belongings. And then I go through short bursts where I just feel the need to spend so much. I think makeup would be my weakness. Especially when it's from a brand I like like MAC and ESPECIALLY when it's a limited edition collection with cute packaging. We have a CCO in my state and it's basically a store that sells Estee Lauder owned makeup brands like MAC and Clinique for 40-75% off the original retail price and I do SO much damage when I go there. I justify it because of the low low prices.

I used to collect crystals but I slowly lost interest in it and gave my collection away to my sister. I kept a few though that I thought were so beautiful. What kind of crystals do you have?

Robyn VIP (8132649) wrote:

Vivica (13404458) wrote:


Yeah! I wear lots of t-shirts and sweats and working out on the treadmill in those was pretty brutal so I had to buy some athletic clothes.

To your retail therapy, what's your favorite plant/flower? I'd love to see pics of your garden if you have any to share and don't mind sharing them!

Thanks for asking! I think peonies are my favorite but I like what ever is in bloom at the time! This is just a couple gardens.

That's a beautiful garden! How long have you been gardening?

I love shopping! For me its all about bags, purses, and mini backpacks, those cause me trouble cause i want them all and spend a lot of money getting them.

The other day I ordered an original Harris tweed mini backpack from Uk, just because I was scrolling Etsy, and I saw it and I needed I had to have it. Well from Uk to my country is a long way, but im here super happy wanting to get all the possible colors of it in the next months Bags are my adiction

@Robyn VIP: your garden is absolutely stunning, what a beautiful flowers you have there !

MsPhantom (129173078) wrote:

Robyn VIP (8132649) wrote:

Vivica (13404458) wrote:


Yeah! I wear lots of t-shirts and sweats and working out on the treadmill in those was pretty brutal so I had to buy some athletic clothes.

To your retail therapy, what's your favorite plant/flower? I'd love to see pics of your garden if you have any to share and don't mind sharing them!

Thanks for asking! I think peonies are my favorite but I like what ever is in bloom at the time! This is just a couple gardens.

That's a beautiful garden! How long have you been gardening?

Thanks! I have been gardening over 30 yrs. I became a Master Gardener in 1999, now I have a small business as a Landscape Consultant. I'm very plant obsessed!

Always (112546669) wrote:I love shopping! For me its all about bags, purses, and mini backpacks, those cause me trouble cause i want them all and spend a lot of money getting them.

The other day I ordered an original Harris tweed mini backpack from Uk, just because I was scrolling Etsy, and I saw it and I needed I had to have it. Well from Uk to my country is a long way, but im here super happy wanting to get all the possible colors of it in the next months Bags are my adiction

@Robyn VIP: your garden is absolutely stunning, what a beautiful flowers you have there !

Thanks so very much!

When I was a teen and 20-something yes I loved it. But honestly, I've found it gives me a small amount anxiety lately. Spending money on stuff isn't always the most fun thing in the world. As a rule I'd rather know it's in my bank account in case I need it.

Funny, because I do like having nice clothing and especially nice things in my home. It's wonderful once it's budgeted and done, just stressful to plan and buy stuff. Now I do get excited to plan trips and eat at new places anymore. Much more into experiences than things the last 7 years or so.

I do however love shopping in Yo. That sort of retail therapy is awesome.