I love to go shopping!  It is therapeutic for me!  Do you enjoy it?
I hate to shop. I have poor impulse control, but not with making new purchases of unnecessary things.  Do you have a problem?
I don't think I have a problem.  On the other hand, I can't wait to go shopping every day!  how can I tell if I do have a problem?
Well, compulsive buying disorder happens when your shopping behavior has negative consequences.  Does your shopping do that?
I guess racking up my credit card would be a negative consequence, right?
Yes.  Incurring unsecured debt (like with a credit card) means you could be a compulsive debtor as well.
Ouch!  I guess I do have a problem then!  What should I do to correct this?
You might start with attending a meeting for Debtors Anonymous.  It's a 12 step program.  That would probably help the shopping, too.
Wow!  I didn't even know that existed!  I will have to look into it.
DA stresses careful record keeping so you can monitor your finances.  I think it could really help!