What are the drawbacks of materialism?

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Psychologists have linked materialism to maladies and disorders such as general dissatisfaction with life, social anxiety and narcissism. Buddhists state this more simply, noting that material objects impede true happiness.

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Personality

When we have a sense of self that allows us to interact appropriate with the world and other people we have a functional personality. Some forms of mental illness can skew the thought process so it interferes with how we deal with others. People with personality disorders may abuse drugs, may have lots of ups and downs in relationships, may have trouble making friends, may be isolated. There are many different kinds of disorders, but its important to know that it is possible to overcome them.

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