Thinking about the shopping/purchasing coping mechanism, my mom, and the adage, "money does not buy happiness," along with my own experiences overcoming habitual purchases. There is a positive feedback mechanism present in shopping purchases that is rational. For me, that drug is hope. Perhaps that reflection resonates with others too.

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[–] 2 points 11 months ago

It’s dopamine release in the brain when you click the Buy/Purchase button.

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