Before you get into physical modular synths, have you tried VCV Rack? It could exacerbate things for you, but it helped me avoid/delay falling into the rabbit hole of buying such hardware haha.

Similarly, sim racing. Went from a Logitech G920 to a direct drive wheel base, VR headset, and fancy pedals. The temptation to save up for a triple or ultrawide monitor setup is real.