That is only temporary therapy for me. I have learned to do new things now to overcome stress and homesickness.
Mitch
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: November 11, 2007, 15:10

I think it is absolutely ridiculous to spend your hard earned money on shopping. For some it is fun, but later on it will be a nightmare, especially when you would have to pay after using your credit card to shop.
Litty
Dubai,UAE
Posted: November 11, 2007, 13:55

The so called "therapeutic" shopping leaves you feeling so good until the bills come. Then you wonder why you had to go shopping in the first place.
Lilian
Dubai,UAE
Posted: November 11, 2007, 13:23

I have also lived and worked in Dubai for almost a year and I have found that shopping works as a retail therapy, but only temporarily. It ends the moment your money changes pockets.
Atul
Delhi,India
Posted: November 11, 2007, 09:57

Actually, the aftermath of frenzied "therapeutic" shopping eads its victim to further depression as a result of the pangs of regret. As the adage goes, buy what you need, not what you want.
Mamoun
Dubai,UAE
Posted: November 11, 2007, 09:32

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