Should i go see a psychologist?
Hello everyone, a little bit of context. I'm a 26 year old guy, currently doing my internship that pays next to nothing, thankfully my parents support me and give me some money, around $150 monthly and thats enough for me to buy lunch, take the bus and sometimes a treat.
So far during all of my 20's i'm constantly looking at shopping websites: perfumes, clothes, kitchen appliances, toys, computer parts, game cards, whatever, i have the constant urge to buy something, i waste a lot of time on my phone at work looking for things to buy and when im at home i do the same.
This year i stopped buying lunch just so i can buy things that i don't need, i already have 6 perfume bottles that cost around $200 each and i bought another one yesterday. i have enough clothes and yet i just ordered a new jacket that i don't need. Last month i asked my dad for money to go to the dentist but i actually used the money to buy videogames that i haven't played yet
Yesterday i realized that i might have a problem, i put all my money in a savings account so i won't have easy access to it, i also deleted all my bookmarks and shopping lists and probably i'll start selling my clothes because i have too many clothes that i haven't worn yet
Does this sounds like shopping addiction? Do you guys think i should start therapy or i'm just exaggerating? I fear things might get worse when i start earning my own money
Posted Jul 6, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC