Saving Money

Hey. Many of us in recovery need to start our lives over again. Many are broke and have lost their jobs and homes and simply put most of their efforts into rebuilding their lives again. We come into recovery with a big financial mess most of the time. One way to overcome the financial difficulty is to learn new skills regarding money and spending. Shop therapy (when you go on a shopping spree) usually kicks in when we no longer drink or use drugs. One predominant nature of our 'disease', is really obsessive and compulsive disorders. So, if we have this 'ability' to really focus on obsessing on things, then there's a way to use it to our advantage. Obsess on disciplining yourself to save money! Shop at thrift stores and look for the best deals. Better yet, whenever you buy anything (except food), consider what you could sell it for if you had to. By doing this, you can 'invest' your money more wisely, even in small increments of spending. Chances are, some of the things you buy today, you will not need in the future, as 'everything' changes, so, buy everything with the intent of selling it for more and ask yourself, "Am I getting enough of a price break on this item so that I could resell it at a reasonable price if I no longer need it?" If you answer is yes, then lay the money down and make the purchase.