How to stop being a shopping addict?

[SilverRain92]

During the last year I have spent lots of money for buying different electronic devices. During the last year I have bought a gaming laptop with RTX 4070, 4 smart speakers (3 of them as a present), a laser printer, a mash router, a feeder for cats with security camera, microphone and speaker, smart scales and lots of books. And now I am going to buy an electronic books reader with colorful E-Ink display. So how can I stop being a shopping addict?

[Genie23]

Cut your credit card in half. That should help and also before buying anything think whether it's something you need or want and if you want it, not need it then think whether you'll ever use it or will lose interest in few days?

I had bunch of stuff I bought but never really utilised it made me realise I've wasted money on things when I was impulsive. Also if you're going shopping at a mall, just write down the list of things you have in your mind that you want to buy and make sure to stick to that list

[Nikki1989]

Good luck with that.

The curse is real.

[sawno]

Get youself a prepaid card, I personally like Wise a lot. Then upload a set amount of money that you can miss that month. This is now your only card you can use for these types of purchases. Wise doesn't allow you to have debt, so if you overspend you will be blocked until next month. Want something expensive? Save up by combining months. It keeps your normal account for expenses and being unable to use this will be a trigger not to. If that doesn't work seek proffesional help.

[SilverRain92]

I don't really use credit cards for buying stuff, I spend the money I have earned. The problem is that it prevents me from doing much savings.
Also we don't really have prepaid cards here except for ordinary debit cards

[exitseven]

Negative reinforcement. Give yourself an electric shock every time you use a credit card.

[SilverRain92]

I usually use debit card

[exitseven]

Give yourself ten lashes

[Bunnybuny]

Realise the impacts

[SilverRain92]

The negative impact is that I can't do much savings

[LiaRaven]

Don’t go shopping lol

[In_Trance]

You need therapy