I got out and did some shopping this morning.  Bought some clothes and household supplies I was needing.  Now I don’t really enjoy shopping that much.  And I think it’s as much my mental illness making me hate crowds as anything.  I tend to get anxious when I have to deal with large crowds and if I feel rushed.  That’s why I typically do my shopping in the middle of the week when crowds are smaller.  I can quickly drop in and pick up whatever I need without fighting crowds or standing in lines.  And it’s easier to get help if there aren’t a lot of people competing for help.  Even my grocery shopping is done in the early mornings so I don’t have to deal with crowds.

I tend to shop in the same stores.  That way it’s easier to find what I need without wandering all over the store.  I am a creature of habit.  It is kind of stressful adapting to new stores, at least at first.  When I find some item I like I tend to stick with it for a long time.  I am especially this way with clothing. The thing I look for in clothing is how it feels on my skin rather than how it looks on me.  If I am not comfortable in my clothing it does effect my mental health.  I usually wear just t-shirts and pants and sneakers.  I’m not one who enjoys dressing up.  I am really not concerned with how my clothing makes me look as long as it’s functional and feels good wearing it.  I don’t spend a lot of money on clothing or just stuff in general.  I usually buy things when I need them without a lot of agonizing or shopping around.  I really don’t like shopping that much.  I am not a shopaholic.  Shopping is not one of my hobbies.