The Trap of Emotional Spending

They teach the nervous system that wanting more is dangerous. So when money finally increases,

the pendulum swings in the opposite direction. The brain says, “Now we can have

what we were denied.” “Now we can stop feeling small.” “Now we can feel secure.”

But here’s where the trap begins. Dopamine is a short-term chemical. It spikes quickly,

and it fades just as fast. The relief you feel when you spend doesn’t last,

because it was never meant to. Dopamine is about anticipation and reward—not lasting

peace. So after the purchase, once the excitement settles, the old feelings

quietly return. The fear. The emptiness. The pressure. The sense that something