Clutching
What is Clutching?
An intense grip on money driven by fear that letting go of any amount will lead to disaster. Spending even on necessities feels painful and threatening. This clutching often stems from past experiences of financial loss or deprivation.
When you might feel clutching
Clutching is a specific form of hoarding, which itself is a type of scarcity. You might experience this feeling in situations where scarcity is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define clutching.
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