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Found some interesting sites on the web, thought i would post them here, just incase there are people here that may have a problem with compulsive shopping, gear lust and similar symptoms. Material/web-page links on this thread maybe of some relevence.
It can be a real problem for some, especially this time of year, the sales can be very tempting.
Gear lust can destroy creativity.
I'm sure this thread and topic can be read or discussed in an adult and mature way.
If the subject doe not concern you, you could easily exit the thread now.
Here is a link of an mp3 me and my band put together using a fairly minimal set up and equipment, just to show you do not need to have tons of gear and synths to make good quality demos.
I got the following from the web. You will find the links to the web sites at the bottom of page.
"When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping." For seasoned mall hounds, that's more than a clever bumper sticker--it's a statement of purpose, a recipe for fun.
But for an unfortunate few, shopping is less a joy than an addiction. They are consumers out of control, frequently buying items they don't need--and may not even remove from the packaging. Researchers are now beginning to understand who compulsive buyers are--and why they shop 'til they drop.
In many respects, shopaholics are a lot like people with eating disorders. About 90 percent are female, says Ronald Faber, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota. They are more likely to have anxiety disorders and low self-esteem than normal shoppers. They are also more impulsive than average and tend to be perfectionists.
Intriguingly, many compulsive buyers experience heightened sensations--colors and textures are more intense during a buying binge--and some claim to reach extreme levels of focus and concentration while perusing store shelves. A few liken the experience to a drug trip; others find their shopping trips sexually stimulating.
Faber believes that the problem arises from a convergence of psychological, social, and biological factors.
Boosting self-esteem might be the key motivation behind compulsive buying. Many say that interaction with attentive sales clerks gives them a feeling of importance. Self-esteem may even influence what they buy. Compulsive shoppers are likely to return home with clothing, shoes, makeup, and jewelry--all items that enhance appearance.
It can be a real problem for some, especially this time of year, the sales can be very tempting.
Gear lust can destroy creativity.
I'm sure this thread and topic can be read or discussed in an adult and mature way.
If the subject doe not concern you, you could easily exit the thread now.
Here is a link of an mp3 me and my band put together using a fairly minimal set up and equipment, just to show you do not need to have tons of gear and synths to make good quality demos.
I got the following from the web. You will find the links to the web sites at the bottom of page.
"When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping." For seasoned mall hounds, that's more than a clever bumper sticker--it's a statement of purpose, a recipe for fun.
But for an unfortunate few, shopping is less a joy than an addiction. They are consumers out of control, frequently buying items they don't need--and may not even remove from the packaging. Researchers are now beginning to understand who compulsive buyers are--and why they shop 'til they drop.
In many respects, shopaholics are a lot like people with eating disorders. About 90 percent are female, says Ronald Faber, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota. They are more likely to have anxiety disorders and low self-esteem than normal shoppers. They are also more impulsive than average and tend to be perfectionists.
Intriguingly, many compulsive buyers experience heightened sensations--colors and textures are more intense during a buying binge--and some claim to reach extreme levels of focus and concentration while perusing store shelves. A few liken the experience to a drug trip; others find their shopping trips sexually stimulating.
Faber believes that the problem arises from a convergence of psychological, social, and biological factors.
Boosting self-esteem might be the key motivation behind compulsive buying. Many say that interaction with attentive sales clerks gives them a feeling of importance. Self-esteem may even influence what they buy. Compulsive shoppers are likely to return home with clothing, shoes, makeup, and jewelry--all items that enhance appearance.
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