Do you take yourself shopping to reward yourself or cheer yourself up?

[viva_la_vogue]

definetely. retail therapy works sometimes for me.

 

[unplugged66]

I sure do! I do it especially when I'm feeling down about my self-image. I know it's not healthy but it works for about an one hour.

 

[Trista]

Yup I do hate the store music. If they start blasting "my hump" or something else I find especially tasteless (anything with the lyric "where mah hoes at?") I will just walk out, go somewhere else (I like to think it will help get the point across).

I find that this is more of a problem with the lower-quality, super trendy, "clubbing" clothes stores though...

That describes pretty much any store that caters to people my age-Mariposa, Forever 21, Cache, Hollister, AE, Abercrombie, etc. I prefer going into Hot Topic because at least I can feel like I've let off some steam after a few minutes of mental headbanging. I don't listen to very much rap music or trendy stuff and the nice thing is at the juniors department at the local store, they don't change the music so I don't have to listen to Top 40 pieces of trash.

Anywhoo back to the question-when I've accomplished something I'll spend the money more on food. Same if I'm a bit depressed. I don't really have the cash for clothes though (and besides as long as my mom approves and it isn't expensive she'll buy it)

 

[UNiQFashionista]

I shop to cheer myself up..and its usually very expensive when i shop for that reason..when im depressed or feel like i look like crap..a nice dress or outfit does it...or when i fight with my hubby..i go on some nice designer retail therapy for revenge hahaaaa

 

[moreproductive]

Both!

 

[sanrio]

There are many reasons why I go shopping. What can I say...It's GREAT.

 

[incogneato]

usually to reward myself, but ocassionally to cheer myself up too. I love shopping!

 

[luvme4me]

All the time I just bought something to help ease my pain since I have to go back to school on tuesday

 

[fashionbutterfly]

i adoooooore shopping and am addicted to it..when i feel depressed i go shopping and if what i purchased isnt the perfect size i get even more deperessed...

FAshionesta good advice,but i cant do it!!i feel guilty if i eat and i feel fat i dont want that,any other way to cheer ma self up?

 

[marcj]

shopping has just evolved into one of those things i have to do to function in life.... its like flossing my teeth

 

[greeen]

Every now and then I'll go buy something to just brighten my mood abit. But it's nothing super duper expensive, I usually go to a second hand store and shop because I end up finding something unique and I don't feel bad for spending $20 on lots of stuff.

 

[fashionista-ta]

i adoooooore shopping and am addicted to it..when i feel depressed i go shopping and if what i purchased isnt the perfect size i get even more deperessed...

FAshionesta good advice,but i cant do it!!i feel guilty if i eat and i feel fat i dont want that,any other way to cheer ma self up?

Yes ... aromatherapy ... light a candle, use a diffuser, take a bath, use essential oils ...

I want to re-emphasize, though, that eating healthily is something everyone but everyone needs to and should do, and it can and should be most pleasurable. No one should feel guilty about normal eating that's necessary to survival.

Additionally, if you don't have religious or other reasons to avoid alcohol, studies have shown that even though there are calories in it, people who drink in moderation can do so without gaining weight. In other words, take two people, one who doesn't drink, the other drinks in moderation. They can eat the same amount of food and weigh the same. It's good for your health, so have a glass of champagne

Another great way to cheer yourself up is to hug your dog (if you don't have one, there are millions that need to be rescued every single year).

And don't forget doing something kind for someone else. If it's not a member of your family (unfair I know!), you'll also get an immediate boost to your immune system.

And one Godiva truffle (and all those anti-oxidants!) never hurt anyone.

 

[Curious]

^ And now define "moderation", please

Greeen, I love your theory!!

I shop for "rewards" definitely and encourage it! But I don't often shop for a pick-me-up. If I'm already feeling down, a shopping trip isn't going to cut it. I think it's my current state of mind, though. I've been feeling really disheartened at the amount of crap for sale that shopping isn't carrying as much appeal as in the past...

I know, I know... say it isn't so

 

[Elegance.Is.Refusal.]

yes even if it is just to try somethings on or only buy some cheap earings from h&m....... a change of scene always cheers me up

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ And now define "moderation", please

That would be a drink or two a day Say a glass of wine with dinner.

 

[Orane]

I have tons of good reasons to go shopping, but usually it's a kind of therapy for me. Or an addiction maybe ?

 

[aspen]

I do a lot of window shopping or web browsing when I'm bored. When I see a good deal, I'll get it.

 

[lola belle]

I just use cheering myself up and rewarding myself as excuses ... for example, I can give myself a papercut, and oh no, my day is ruined, I need to go buy a pair of four hundred dollar shoes to make it better!

Of course, nobody buys it. But at least I make the effort to look like I have an actual reason to buy crap the way I do ...

 

[maraschin0]

Retail therapy works wonders for me. Sometimes I feel a bit like Becky Bloomwood from Shopaholic, I could never tire from shopping! Even buying something small makes me feel happy....

 

[TKO]

i always shop after an exam