How to know if your online shopping habit is a problem — and what to do if it is
- Written by Melissa Norberg, Associate Professor in Psychology, Macquarie University
ShutterstockAs 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,...





