Stress shopping - do you do it?

I am also a fan of online retail therapy, but I'm really trying to curb that impulse as having too much stuff in our house - including my clothes and shoes - is also stressing me out.

A small new packet of flavored tea or an audiobook will sometimes do the trick, without adding to the clutter.

What did you get from Archer & Olive? Bullet or regular journaling?

To answer your question, yes, I stress shop. Or, sick shop. The Fibromyalgia is killing me. I was down 4 of 7 days last week.

Elrohir Leather is the main recipient of my shopping, at present.

Also bought a couple of Hobonichi planners. To be fair, the 2nd was cheap since it is last year’s edition. I’m more interested in comparing papers. YT has numerous people unboxing from the 2025 release of product.

And fountain pens. Bought DH one for Christmas. Bought myself one due to a sweet discount from the Shop app. It’s a whole world I should have never peaked into. Fountain pens require ink. LOL!

I have successfully ignored the Washi tape. Though, I will probably need some for the 2025 bullet journals. Mine is a hybrid of sorts. Use mostly A&O. Have one from Notebook Therapy that is in the 2025 line up.

when really stressed I clean, de-clutter and if appropriate I will be in the garden pottering. 

I do a lot of stress shopping...thrift stores and tag sales included.  I just did a large purge of things recently. I hope I don't refill the areas with more stuff....

I don’t stress shop but I stress eat which I think is even worse.

I am more of boredom shopper. For stress, I tend to clean and move things around the house, noisily.

alsomsknit we need to talk Hobonichi and fountain pens one day. 😂

I am not a "stress shopper".

I am a "stress eater". When I am feeling stressed, I want comfort food >> ice cream, potato chips, elbow macaroni with butter only, chocolate, bacon.

Temu is my stress go to.. at least it is cheap and useful (junk journaling stuff)

twizzlers is my personal downfall. seriously a problem. just ate my last bag yesterday so here's hoping for a week off.

then there is craft stuff. which I have stopped buying and it's making me itchy!!

I also eat less when I’m stressed - I get a nervous stomach and food doesn’t sound good.
Being relaxed and happy definitely makes me eat more!!

Yes, I stress shop. Usually craft tools.

Yes, I am a stress (and boredom) shopper and eater. Big time. That is why I have struggled with my weight over the last 20 years, I managed to get quite heavy. Got it off, but maintaining during stressful times is a challenge!

My online shopping is a bit (ok, maybe a bit over a bit) over the top right now. I love fall clothing (all the autumn colors are *mine* and who doesn’t love warm, snuggly clothes) and my purchases the last 6 weeks are evidence of that. Maybe we need to start a little support group over here for the stress shoppers and eaters?!?

Wow, those are gorgeous! Thankfully I am not a planner girl, otherwise I’d be in trouble. Now….who can I give one to for the holidays?!?

i banned myself from shopping from after i go to bed before 7 am. During covid one night of insomnia I almost bought a $3000 laser machine I only held off because I wasn’t sure it would work with my semi old computer.

In the light of day I was glad I hadn’t pulled the trigger because I was renting a condo at the time and I doubt I could have made the appropriate venting.