Failed shopping ban

After I put myself on a shopping ban (a mere 21 days ago) I returned a lot of stuff out of guilt.  Then as the refunds started rolling in I thought, maybe I do have extra funds I can play with....  so I bought a Kathmandu down jacket because it was on sale for $100 down from $280 and the sale was ending that day (which meant of course I had to buy it)!  Then I got sucked into yet another NAP sale purchase - some Lover items and a MBMJ skirt.

Then it was pretty much a free-for-all from then on.  A Mimco scarf, some Seed booties, a new Petites brand from the US I discovered (The Loft Petite), why not grab some Sephora goodies while I'm at it, oooh those boots I've been looking for forever on eBay and IN MY SIZE, I think I need a thermos to keep my food warm, blah blah blah.

I have discovered what my problem is.  When I'm unhappy with some part of my life, I shop.  I shop to make myself feel momentarily better; I literally shop my troubles away.  I haven't been happy with my work situation.  It started off fine, 4 months ago, and recently has turned horrible.  My job description has changed drastically and has become a role I am completely disinterested in (not to mention over-qualified for).  Every single hour is a struggle and I leave at the end of each day mentally and emotionally drained.

People are leaving all around me and I feel like I owe it to myself to stick it out, despite my unhappiness.  I feel like it's a reflection on me that I've had 2 awful work situations back to back even though I know that is not the case.

Right now I'm stuck between wanting to see out this contract (2.5 months) and wanting to be happy and having positive mental/emotional health.  In the meantime I shall shop!