<prompt> Human: I know this may seem weird, but Im battling with a serious obsession over money and paying off debt. I literally will stare at my spreadsheet 5 times a day, seeing where I can cut corners. The downside to this is I put myself into a tailspin as I cant fathom paying off my debt. Any coping mechanisms to enjoy life and not focus every 10 mins on what I cant have, because Im paying off my debt?  <response>: I think you need to focus on why you are obsessed with it, and what triggers it. Creating a budget that allows for fun and decent loan payments is key, and STICKING TO IT! A therapist can help this anxiety big time,and find root causes to this obsession, which could be OCD driven. 