Overspending OCD?

Q: Is overspending a form of OCD?
A: In and of itself, no. Then again, I don't want to give an absolute answer without knowing all the facts of your situation. Overspending can certainly be a component of some OCD-like behaviors. For instance, many folks who hoard will chronically overspend on seemingly useless items.* Someone with a contamination obsession could be overspending on clothes if they will wear them only once.

Overspending as it is traditionally regarded would not qualify as OCD. It may be compulsive, but not in the manner that repetitive checking and washing are. One could be addicted to shopping as they would be to a drug. Likewise, overspending is often a hallmark of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. I hope this helps.
Be well,
Michael
*I refer to hoarding as OCD-like because I regard hoarding as a separate condition that just looks like OCD. However, it is officially considered OCD.