Wikipedia defines Jump to search"Retail therapy" as shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer's mood or disposition. Often seen in people during periods of depression or stress , it is normally a short-lived habit. Items purchased during periods of retail therapy are sometimes referred to as "comfort buys" (compare comfort food ).
We all know it, someone in the family wants to go shopping, someone else wants to go geocaching. For anyone in need of some geocaching therapy, here you go.