Retail Therapy - Better Than a Shrink

[Carolyn Marie]

I was kind of down the other day - nothing in particular, just one of those days when storm clouds gather in my head and it starts to pour.

One of my dear friends suggested I go shopping for something nice. It just so happens that Kohl's was having a big sale, and I had a coupon for 30 percent off of that. What could be better?

So off I went, and was deliriously happy for over an hour. At one point I had 6 items with me in the changing room. I was a sight, too, with all my clothes off, as well as my wig. In my old days I would have been a nervous Nelly in there, but yesterday I was in my element, happy as a clam, as long as no one accidentally opened the door.

I ended up with one light, pastel summer dress, one pair of beige slacks, and two colorful spring tops, along with a set of charm bracelets and three pair of earrings.

Yup, retail therapy works, ladies. I plan to wear the dress today, and maybe I'll even post a pic later.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Lacey Lynne]

^{EXCELLENT, CAROLYN!!!}

^{Retail therapy really rocks! Agree with you! Heck, yes, honey!}

^{Hey, I'm majorly-happy for you!}

^{Peace & Joy Lacey Lynne}

^{We wanna see some pics, girl!}

[JJ]

Hug

Great post and great advise Carolyn! I have found that retail therapy works for guys too- it just takes place in different places-like Gamestops and home improvement stores. Nothing like looking at barbeque grills and lawn mowers to make a guy feel better and a new fishing lure can really set me right! LOL

So glad to hear that it not only worked but you got ome lovely things to just keep brightening your days.

Love ya

Johnny

[Guest Szenzie]

Ooooooooooooooooooh yeah. My last two weekends have been filled with retail therapy. I've already got one "your shirt is cute" and one "I love your shirt" comments in the last week. *wide grin* I'm going out pretty gender neutral too. One of the best, even if superficial, feelings in the world!

[Sally]

But Carolyn!

What if your mood is because of a job in retail?

Is there such a thing as 'office therapy'?

Just wondering.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Mayrah]

Shopping is always fun.

A couple days ago i walked into a lingerie store and then i walked out with 6 bra's.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

I heard buying jewelry for your friends is GREAT therapy (I emailed you my address)!

Hee hee

Lizzy

Actually she has done that!

[Guest rita63]

Wether retail or medical I can never afford all the therapy I need, but I still try. Value Village here I come.

hugs rita

[Guest rikkicd64]

Hey Rita, I'm like you, I went to two goodwill stores friday, bought a beautiful white lace long sleve button up blouse with ruffels from the neck to the waist and a long black skirt with white roses. Made me happy and just cost 9.00 dollars.

Rikki...

[Guest deborahtg]

I agree Carolyn, you feel so much better, only thing is when I get home I want to go and buy that same dress I just bought in a different colour as well, lol

[Guest Gwendolyn Elizabeth]

I love retail therapy. But do any of yall know a clothing store that accepts Aetna insurance?

"I got this really cute dress, and all i had to do was pay the $20 copay"