How to Handle the Emotional Implications of Debt

Implications of Debt

Being in debt is an emotional experience. Learning how to deal with these emotions can make the experience more bearable and lead you to financial recovery.

Steps:

Admit that you are in debt, and it’s more than you can handle.

  1. Be kind to yourself and focus on paying it off.
  2. Examine and understand why you overspend – ensure you don’t repeat those same steps.

Create a plan to stop overspending. Don’t let guilt or delays make the problem worse.

  1. Talk about it with your spouse or a close friend. Let go of the shame and secrets.
  2. Get professional counselling if needed.

Tips:

Debtors Anonymous meetings can help people who struggle with overspending.

  • If you usually pay credit card bills late, reward yourself with a small treat, like a CD or gift, every time you spend on time and avoid late fees.
  • Sign up for an automatic payment program with your credit card issuer to ensure you make your minimum monthly payment.

Warnings:

Shopping can give you a quick, good feeling but might hide more profound problems. Get help. Denial will only get you into more trouble.

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