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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.
