{"id":409006978,"date":"2021-05-27T20:14:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T01:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409006978"},"modified":"2021-05-27T20:14:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T01:14:45","slug":"thrifting-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thrifting. Some people may refer to it as <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/thrift-store-shopping\/\">an addiction<\/a>, while others just like to do it for <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-collecting-items\/\">fun<\/a> on occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your motivation, you may discover that it\u2019s actually good for your mental health. In this post, we will give you a few reasons why this is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Gives_You_Some_Peace_of_Mind_With_The_Environment\"><\/span>It Gives You Some Peace of Mind With The Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911cfca10e7\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911cfca10e7\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#It_Gives_You_Some_Peace_of_Mind_With_The_Environment\" title=\"It Gives You Some Peace of Mind With The Environment\">It Gives You Some Peace of Mind With The Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#All_That_Thrifting_is_a_Good_Workout\" title=\"All That Thrifting is a Good Workout\">All That Thrifting is a Good Workout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#It%E2%80%99s_Easier_on_Your_Wallet\" title=\"It\u2019s Easier on Your Wallet\">It\u2019s Easier on Your Wallet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#You_May_Be_Able_to_Meet_New_People\" title=\"You May Be Able to Meet New People\">You May Be Able to Meet New People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#The_Thrill_of_the_Find\" title=\"The Thrill of the Find\">The Thrill of the Find<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/thrifting-therapy\/#Diagnostics_is_Key\" title=\"Diagnostics is Key\">Diagnostics is Key<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>We are all concerned about the planet and what we can do for it. However, many of us are unable to know where to start.<\/p>\n<p>One way is through thrifting. When you buy something used, this means that the manufacturer doesn\u2019t have to spend resources creating something new. Thrifting is the \u201creuse\u201d part of the three Rs for protecting the environment (the other two being \u201creduce\u201d and \u201crecycle.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>Having some peace of mind is good for your mental health, so thrift when you can.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006981\" title=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health.jpg\" alt=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health.jpg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_That_Thrifting_is_a_Good_Workout\"><\/span>All That Thrifting is a Good Workout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you are thrifting, you may be <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/why-thrifting-is-so-wonderful\/\">running around from shop to shop<\/a>, sometimes taking long walks in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Thrifting can allow you to burn some calories, and it just feels good when you do so. When you work out, you release endorphins that can make your mind feel good as well.<\/p>\n<p>Working out is a key part of good mental health, and while thrifting isn\u2019t a trip to the gym, you can get some extra calories when you\u2019re going hunting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It%E2%80%99s_Easier_on_Your_Wallet\"><\/span>It\u2019s Easier on Your Wallet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The claim that money can\u2019t buy happiness is only half true. When you have a fuller wallet, you are less stressed over bills and other expenses. Meanwhile, if you are low on funds, you may end up stressing more than you should.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006983\" title=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1.jpg\" alt=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1.jpg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-1-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you thrift, <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/save-money-thrift-store-shopping\/\">you\u2019re saving money<\/a>. You can save hundreds on furniture and clothing, and if you go to the right shops, the quality is just as good as if you bought new.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_May_Be_Able_to_Meet_New_People\"><\/span>You May Be Able to Meet New People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Social interaction is an essential part of the human condition. However, it\u2019s difficult for many to make new friends, especially nowadays.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, there are still ways for you to meet new people. One way is to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-antique-facebook-groups\/\">community of fellow people<\/a> who also like to thrift shop with you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006984\" title=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2.jpg\" alt=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you go to local meetups or online groups, you can connect with a group of people who have the same interests. Trade tips, talk about your biggest finds, and make friends outside of that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Thrill_of_the_Find\"><\/span>The Thrill of the Find<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason why thrifting is so good for your mental health is that when you find something <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/most-valuable-antiques\/\">incredible for a good price<\/a>, it brightens your mood.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a substitute for, say, antidepressants for severe depression, but it can be a mood brightener, helping you when you are feeling down on one day.<\/p>\n<p>What if you don\u2019t find anything? It can still be fun to explore and see all the odd little items for sale. This, too, can improve your mood and allow you to feel much better as a result.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409006985\" title=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3.jpg\" alt=\"5 Ways Thrifting is Good for Your Mental Health\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-ways-thrifting-is-good-for-your-mental-health-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnostics_is_Key\"><\/span>Diagnostics is Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you are having mental health issues beyond just having a bad day, seeking help is important. While thrifting can be a substitute for <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/shopping-second-hand\/\">shopping<\/a> for new items, it\u2019s still no substitute for talking to a mental health professional.<\/p>\n<p>One website you can visit is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind-diagnostics.org\/blog\/mania\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind Diagnostics<\/a>, a website where you can take a quiz, get a diagnosis, and talk to a mental health professional near you.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit them and take a quiz based on a mental illness you believe you have.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thrifting. Some people may refer to it as an addiction, while others just like to do it for fun on occasion. Whatever your motivation, you may discover that it\u2019s actually good for your mental health. In this post, we will give you a few reasons why this is. 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