liz, you sound pretty dang self aware and you've already pulled your own covers. this is good. there's often a delay between Awareness and Action. so today you are in Awareness.
when we shop we either doing so out of NEED or WANT. both have a HUNGER quality to them. is it a true physiological hunger (need) or more of an emotional hunger (want)?
might be time to review Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and see where you are?
1. Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep.
2. Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, limits, stability, freedom from fear.
3. Social Needs - belongingness, affection and love, - from work group, family, friends, romantic relationships.
4. Esteem needs - achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, self-respect, respect from others.
5. Self-Actualization needs - realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.