Today's Session: "The Agony of Online Shopping Cart Abandonment Syndrome" (OCSAS)
Client, a 32-year-old software engineer, arrives at our session in a state of utter despair. Their online shopping cart has been abandoned for 17 days, and they're convinced that the world is mocking them.
We begin by discussing the client's relationship with their computer, which they describe as "unhealthy."
Client claims they've been browsing Amazon for 3 hours every day, comparing prices, reading reviews, and questioning their life choices. They're convinced that if they don't find the perfect keyboard, their marriage will fail.
After 45 minutes of intense questioning, we uncover the root cause: the client's fear of commitment. It's not about the keyboard; it's about the fear of making a decision.
Client begins to see the light, and we schedule a follow-up session for next week to work on "Keyboard-Induced Anxiety Disorder."
Hyperlinks:
Session 45: The Keyboard Conundrum, Keyboard-Induced Anxiety Disorder, The Abyss of Uncertainty