3d Episode 26 – How to Overcome a Shopping Addiction

3d Episode 26 – How to Overcome a Shopping Addiction – In this clip, Judy asks the Master how to overcome her shopping addiction. There are numerous books available to help people identify their problem, and then suggest ways for these victims to consciously avoid spending needless money on shopping. But an alternative may be to give something away each time one shops. That is, for every item one buys at the mall, another item may be donated to charity. After time, one will likely become so fulfilled with the art of giving that they no longer feel the need to shop. It is not an overnight process, but it can happen.

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From Twitter:

Only two more episodes left in the season! Watch my try to help Alex on My Shopping Addiction, Monday 11/10c on Oxygen. http://t.co/1luEz493 – by dtolin (Dr. David Tolin)

From Twitter:

Recent shopping addiction. Can’t stop, someone take my debit and visa away until Boxing Day please. #help – by efralick (Emily Fralick)

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When spending spirals out of control it might be a #shoppingaddiction. Seek help. @everydayhealth http://t.co/h6HVAr1g – by PineRestGR (Pine Rest)