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retail therapy

mamolady
mamolady CSN Member Posts: 796 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
Ok, for some reason, I have been in the shopping mood. I have been fairly good (mostly), we are not in debt yet. Is it just boredom? Some freaky chemo brain thing? Menopause?
I need something to blame!
On the upside, I got a great deal on my Christmas china and it is made in the USA!

Cindy
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #2
    Sometimes it's just fun and
    Sometimes it's just fun and a great distraction. I am tighter these days with the economy being what it is, but Katherine and I do enjoy heading to our outlet mall from time to time. We love to hunt out the real bargains!
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #3
    CypressCynthia said:

    Sometimes it's just fun and
    Sometimes it's just fun and a great distraction. I am tighter these days with the economy being what it is, but Katherine and I do enjoy heading to our outlet mall from time to time. We love to hunt out the real bargains!

    it is a huge form of therapy
    it is a huge form of therapy for me! i dont stress eat drink or take drugs!
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  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle CSN Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #4
    I think it's because
    I think it's because shopping & getting new things makes you feel better! I know when i was having chemo & just depressed out of my mind & tired & sad (i never did get sick from chemo) i'd browse one of our local thrift shops or go to Target & buy myself things that made me feel better! Whether it was new comfy pajamas, or a pretty sundress or sweater, or some new makeup. But, I've ALWAYS been a firm believer in retail therapy myself ;)
    *hugs*
    Heather
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  • skipper54
    skipper54 CSN Member Posts: 936 Member
    #5
    Heatherbelle said:

    I think it's because
    I think it's because shopping & getting new things makes you feel better! I know when i was having chemo & just depressed out of my mind & tired & sad (i never did get sick from chemo) i'd browse one of our local thrift shops or go to Target & buy myself things that made me feel better! Whether it was new comfy pajamas, or a pretty sundress or sweater, or some new makeup. But, I've ALWAYS been a firm believer in retail therapy myself ;)
    *hugs*
    Heather

    same thing earlier this spring
    and one of the pink sisters reminded me that retail therapy is cheaper than some others. I just needed something new and pretty for spring and Easter. My husband was fine with it as he agreed I needed a morale boost. I guess you just have to be careful that it doesn't become addictive.
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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 CSN Member Posts: 1,522
    #6
    I agree!
    I love to buy stuff for the house and jewelry for me. Can you say QVC & Ebay?

    Sue
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