If you’re a TV news junkie, you’ve no doubt been inundated with news about the economy. For some people this news is important, but doesn’t cause a lot of problems. But for others, economy news can cause an adverse stress reaction. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed by the news.

When those feelings come, you may need to take action to handle them. First, you need to decide what’s exactly causing your stress. If you’re not in the position of losing a job or even a home, you may be confused by your feelings of stress when it comes to the economic problems of today. It may be that you are simply feeling anxiety because of the uncertainty of today’s world.

As ironic as it may seem, sometimes stress - even financial stress - can make shopping and spending money that much more appealing. So called “retail therapy” has become more common among purchasers today as it offers a quick and fast mood elevation when you run buy a new outfit or pay for something new. However, spending cash to alleviate stress can rapidly turn into a real issue that could effect other areas of your life.