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How to know if your e-shopping habit is a problem and what to do if it is

Like alcohol use - or overeating, watching TV or surfing the internet - online shopping doesn't pose a problem when used as an occasional treat

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Problematic shopping also may occur when people attempt to compensate for an unmet psychological need, such as a need to feel competent, in control, or connected to others.

Melissa Norberg and Jonathan David | The Conversation

5 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2020 | 12:38 PM IST

As Covid-19 quarantines and lockdowns drive up psychological distress, many people have increased their screen time, including online shopping, to cope.

Like alcohol use — or overeating, watching TV or surfing the internet — online shopping doesn’t pose a problem when used as an occasional treat.

For some people, however, these behaviours can turn into habits that are hard to break.

Here’s how to know when online shopping becomes a problem and what to do if it does.

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Topics : Coronavirus Online shopping internet addiction Screen addiction Mental health

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