Ask a Therapist: How Do I Tackle My Debt and My Anxiety?

I feel like I'm so deep in debt I'll never dig myself out. So rather than work on paying off my bills, I keep buying more stuff. Online shopping makes me happy. But when the bills come in, I feel overwhelmed and anxious. How do I motivate myself to start paying my bills?

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