Weekend Argus Saturday

Recognising the neurology of retail therapy

happiness is… a supermarket aisle

Almost everyone can relate to the satisfaction you get from buying a small item for yourself. But is it true that shopping makes us feel better?

According to a study, 62% of people buy things to make themselves feel better, according to WebMD. Some people might be surprised by this, but I’m not. All my friends use shopping as a form of therapy.

Retail therapy, as defined by WebMD, is when you shop primarily to make yourself feel better. This article

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