Both shopping and the internet can be addictive, and combining them creates a dopamine rush, says Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Stanford Medicine.
The act of filling the cart or purchasing the item can almost feel more powerful than actually getting it, says Thea Gallagher, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health.
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