Is consumerism making you stressed & depressed?

[Nightshade]

It seems that the mantra of "Shop till you drop" is making people
sick & depressed.

Why?

It ain't a natural state of being.

http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/68043/

[cab54]

Oh, I SOOOOO like the link you gave us, Nightshade! Especially at the very bottom of the article where they talk about 'technology worship'. I think this is so true of our society (and my dh and ds's). Everyone thinks they cannot live without the next and the NEXT new techno-gadget.

[Hardy1]

Interesting article although I don't agree with all of it. I think it kind of oversimplifies depression rather than understands it. Must have been written by someone who has never experienced either depression or anxiety i think!
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[Tango]

I really enjoyed the article Nightshade. I think it's very true for some people including myself. Thankyou for sharing.

[Nantahala]

It's definitely getting to me, I'll be happy when January arrives.

[many houseapes]

I am getting so sick of all of the consumerism at Christmas...that's not what Christmas is about.I hate to get out into traffic to pick up my kids from work-its right next door to the mall....and I am avoiding Walfart until mid January.GGGRRR.

[rainbowgc]

I hate it so much I just say no. Shopping is crack for the average consumer.

[StopTheMadness]

Interesting article.....does give you some things to think about....

[bumplett]

ohhh, I missed this when it was originally posted as well - geez, I need to keep up!!

Thank you NS - as always, great post!