|
|
|
|
1. Frequent use of the term "borrow" for such things as cigarettes, pencils, etc. 2. Borrowing small amounts of money from friends. 3. An association of charging with being "grown up". 4. A different feeling when buying things on credit than when paying cash - a feeling of being in the club - a feeling of being accepted. 5. An inordinate sense of accomplishment in just meeting normal financial obligations. 6. Inordinate apprehension when applying for a loan. 7. Unwarranted inhibition and embarrassment in what should be a normal discussion of money. 8. A lack of concern about things that don't have to be paid for this month. 9. Unusual difficulty in recalling and relating specific obligations to available funds. 10. Unrealistic expectations that there will be funds available in the future to meet obligations incurred in the present. 11. Inordinate feeling of euphoria on opening a charge account. 12. A feeling that someone will take care of you if necessary, so that you won't really get into serious financial trouble - that there is always that someone you can turn to. 13. The underlying, sometimes subconscious feeling that you need someone else to help you get out from under your financial problem.
Have you answered yes to three or more of these questions? If so, it is probable that you have or are well on the way to have a compulsive debting problem. Some have found that the way to arrest this progressive disease is to practice the twelve-step recovery program of Debtors Anonymous.
This file and other interesting files can be downloaded at the Shrink Tank.
|
[ Home ]
[Therapist Link]
[ Self Help ] [ Psychology 101 ]
[ Interactive ] [Bookstore] All information contained in this site is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No claims are made to offer diagnosis or treatment of any condition. If diagnosis or treatment is desired, we recommend that you consult an appropriate professional. Check the Therapist Directory to find one near you. Copyright � 1999-2006 PlanetPsych.com |
