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Compulsive Spending

Compulsive Spending

Sometimes, depression can lead to compulsive spending and many other things that can affect and disrupt our daily lives. Compulsive spending and depression are often linked as a way of coping with emotional distress. When someone is depressed, they may seek temporary relief through shopping, as it can provide a short-lived sense of pleasure or control. However, this cycle can lead to guilt, financial stress, and deeper feelings of worthlessness, worsening depression. Without proper intervention, this pattern can become a harmful cycle that is hard to break.

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can definitely relate to this! shopping definitely gave me a lil dopamine boost but definitely felt some guilt afterwards. have you come across any strategies that might help with this?

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