To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop
Simple but effective techniques and strategies for the millions of Americans who suffer from a shopping addiction—from a leading psychologist in the field
 
Are you a shopaholic?

• Do you use shopping as a quick fix for the blues?
• Do you often buy things that you don’t need or can’t afford?
• Do your buying binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
• Is your shopping behavior hurting your relationships?
• Have you tried to stop but been unable to?

If so, you are not alone. Nearly 18 million Americans are problem shoppers, unable to break the buying habits that lead them into debt, damaged relationships, and depression. If this describes you, or someone you care about, the help you need is here.

Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, recent research, and decades of working with overshoppers, Dr. April Benson brings together key insights with practical strategies in a powerful program to help you stop overshopping. As you progress through this book, you’ll take back control of your shopping and spending and create a richer, more meaningful and satisfying life.
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop
Simple but effective techniques and strategies for the millions of Americans who suffer from a shopping addiction—from a leading psychologist in the field
 
Are you a shopaholic?

• Do you use shopping as a quick fix for the blues?
• Do you often buy things that you don’t need or can’t afford?
• Do your buying binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
• Is your shopping behavior hurting your relationships?
• Have you tried to stop but been unable to?

If so, you are not alone. Nearly 18 million Americans are problem shoppers, unable to break the buying habits that lead them into debt, damaged relationships, and depression. If this describes you, or someone you care about, the help you need is here.

Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, recent research, and decades of working with overshoppers, Dr. April Benson brings together key insights with practical strategies in a powerful program to help you stop overshopping. As you progress through this book, you’ll take back control of your shopping and spending and create a richer, more meaningful and satisfying life.
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop

by April Lane Benson PhD
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop

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Overview

Simple but effective techniques and strategies for the millions of Americans who suffer from a shopping addiction—from a leading psychologist in the field
 
Are you a shopaholic?

• Do you use shopping as a quick fix for the blues?
• Do you often buy things that you don’t need or can’t afford?
• Do your buying binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
• Is your shopping behavior hurting your relationships?
• Have you tried to stop but been unable to?

If so, you are not alone. Nearly 18 million Americans are problem shoppers, unable to break the buying habits that lead them into debt, damaged relationships, and depression. If this describes you, or someone you care about, the help you need is here.

Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, recent research, and decades of working with overshoppers, Dr. April Benson brings together key insights with practical strategies in a powerful program to help you stop overshopping. As you progress through this book, you’ll take back control of your shopping and spending and create a richer, more meaningful and satisfying life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781590305997
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication date: 12/30/2008
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 916,542
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

April Lane Benson, PhD, is a nationally known psychologist who specializes in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder. She has appeared on several national television programs including the Today Show, Good Morning America, and the CBS Evening News.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 What Are You Shopping For? 13

2 What Hooks You and What Unhooks You 39

3 Your Shopping Self-Portrait 70

4 Becoming Financially Fit 85

5 What Are You Really Shopping For? 112

6 Countering the Pressure to Consume 139

7 Mindful Shopping 162

8 Enlisting the Body and the Heart 176

9 Recruiting the Mind and the Soul 194

10 What If I Start Again? 219

Conclusion 242

Acknowledgments 249

Appendix A Shopping Support Buddies 253

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