Breaking Under Pressure
There’s a pattern many of us don’t always notice at first. We start buying more—ripping, browsing, bidding, spending—during the moments when we’re most vulnerable—when everything else feels out of control. Not because we’re feeling joyful or intentional, but because we’re stressed, overwhelmed or agitated. The collecting becomes a release valve. A way to escape the noise, the expectations, the pressure. When we’re outside, busy, or surrounded by structure, we might have healthier outlets—exercise, active hobbies