You don't have to figure this out alone.
This page is for anyone who sees themselves in my story and is wondering, what now?
Compulsive shopping thrives in silence and shame. Breaking the cycle starts with connection, support, and the right tools.
It gets better. I'd know.
Where to start.
You deserve help. Reaching out is the hardest part.
Debtors Anonymous
A 12-step fellowship for people who have problems with debt.
debtorsanonymous.orgBehavioral Cents
Education and self-help resources for compulsive spending and financial wellness.
behavioralcents.comThe Shopping Shift
Incorporates the no-buy approach into its program to help you reset your relationship with shopping, money, and self.
Visit The Shopping ShiftNational Helpline (SAMHSA)
Free, confidential support 24/7 for mental health and substance use challenges, in English and Spanish.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)Find a therapist
Work with a therapist who specializes in compulsive shopping, addiction, or impulse control.
psychologytoday.comIn crisis?
In the US or Canada, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, any hour.
988lifeline.orgWhat worked for me.
Taught me that a different relationship with money was possible.
Made the money side make sense for the first time.
The no-buy approach helped me break the cycle of reactivity and rebuild trust with myself.
Essential for healing the deeper wounds that shopping tried to soothe.
My podcast where we get real about compulsive shopping, money, and the messy in-between.
- You are not your bank balance.
- Addiction is not a character flaw.
- Recovery is not a straight line.
- You can have a life beyond shopping.
I'm a memoirist and podcaster sharing my personal experience, not a licensed therapist or medical professional. These resources are not endorsements. Please do your own research and choose what's right for you. When in doubt, reach out to a qualified professional.