I still live at home (I'm 21) and last worked through my apprenticeship and got my first salary and that was a net 1300 euro per month. Then I spent a lot of money by my means. Now I'm on sick leave because of an upcoming psychiatric stay (because of borderline) and I'm getting less money. So the money was already a lot for me, since I don't have to pay rent or electricity and only buy my hygiene products and my food.
But now I still (I think) spend too much money. Spent 600 euro on clothing and jewelry in one day today. So my concern is that I spend the 600 euro as if it were 6 euro. I haven't gotten into debt so far, but I feel like I'm addicted to shopping, it kind of makes me happy. Often in my inner emptiness buy things online, sometimes with the thought that I don't want to come across as negative through my appearance. During my apprenticeship I only spent 2000 euro on clothing (now not including accessories, shoes) and in general I always think "I need everything". Maybe I should save for my future. But then the thought comes into my head: "Well, you can also buy used things for later such as dishes and furniture you still have and otherwise you can certainly build something out of pallets."
I do not smoke or drink alcohol. What I pay on the side is Spotify and share Netflix.
Had the nightmare a few weeks ago that I only had 68 euro in my account. I think it is a big problem that I can order things online. I think I'm the person who orders the most in the apartment building. I'm afraid of leaving the apartment and then hardly go outside except to move around and buy food.
So spending € 600 in one day is a lot, at least if you do it more often. Shopping addiction is also an addiction and it can eventually ruin you financially.
If possible, take the opportunity to simply spend money online.
For example, get a prepaid credit card to which you might have a standing order transferring 100 euro every week. You cancel everything else / stow it away / give it to your parents.
Alternatively, only buy things with cash and prepare envelopes with a fixed sum for each week, because you can tell how much you are spending at the moment.
I still ordered things today that I won't keep all of. But I think I should delete the accounts in the online shops because it really tempts me to browse and somehow be drawn into such a spell. That I have to have that. It kind of makes me nervous when I've seen it online and then don't buy it. Somehow it just felt like a click or two and the things arrive after a few days. I don't really need any more clothes, shoes, etc. I think I would need the money for necessary things for my future and you should have put a little bit aside. Unfortunately, I just recognize myself in a video of a man who was addicted to shopping, who then became homeless as a result. My family often asks if I don't have to watch out for my money. I don't pay attention to it because I "need" that.
