Dr. April Benson's Q&A Page

• Michelle Wants To Stop Over Shopping

  Jul 14 - Permalink

  I need your help. I can't stop. I feel upset or feel that I can't control my life so I shop. I get new clothes, now it is groceries and things that I'll never use. I compulsively buy diet things (health food) or clothes...

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• Nicole Asks What Are My Options?

  Jun 10 - Permalink

  I am probably the typical over shopper. I shop when I am depressed. I shop when I am happy. I have a large amount of credit card debt, but have not ever filed for bankruptcy or not made a payment. I pretty much work...

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• Finding Help For My Father

  Mar 10 - Permalink

  My family is concerned about my Dad who is a compulsive spender and has had money problems for years. His marriage is in jeopardy due to his history of mismanaging money to the point of foreclosure of his home. He also...

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• Alcohol to Compulsive Spending

  Feb 08 - Permalink

  I'm a psychiatrist on the faculty at George Washington University. My brother-in-law, who lives in Fargo is an abstinent alcoholic who now, on limited income, has apparently an uncontrollable substitute addiction, namely...

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• Compulsive Spending with Three Children

  Feb 08 - Permalink

  I am so sad. I know I am addicted to shopping. The thought of not going to shopping terrifies me. What will I do? I'm married with three children. My husband and I are both elementary school teachers. We pay our bills on...

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• Finding Clinical Help with Compulsive Spending

  Dec 17, 2007 - Permalink

  What type of doctor or clinician should I look for to help with compulsive spending? I live in Alpharatta, GA. Can you recommend anyone is that area?

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• Impulse Buying Causing Financial Strains

  Dec 17, 2007 - Permalink

  I have a problem with impulse buying. Especially with large purchases like cars. It puts me into situation where money gets tight and I end up regretting the purchase afterwards. I have maintained good credit and am...

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• Professionals that Treat Hoarding

  Nov 09, 2007 - Permalink

  Where would I find the list of Licensed Professionals that treat compulsive hoarding that is mentioned in your blog?

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• Hoarding As an Addiction

  Oct 16, 2007 - Permalink

  I am a huge fan of antiques and unique little trinkets. However, my house has become cluttered with all of these things. When I say cluttered, I am downplaying it a lot. Every room in my house is full of all of these...

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• Shopping Addiction Denial

  Oct 15, 2007 - Permalink

  I don't know if I would call my spending habits an 'addiction'. It is more of a hobby. Buying something new makes me feel better about myself. I love the way a piece of clothing looks the first time I wear it. However,...

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