Living simply, with ADHD.

[u/Impermanentlyhere]

How does one shift towards a more simple life with dopamine seeking behaviours/habits caused by ADHD? Can anyone relate? I hyperfixate on the next expensive skin product or gym class or influencer or kitchen appliance that I think will make my life better and it all adds up to mental and physical clutter. I have too many possessions and it never feels like enough- I really want to minimise but then I’ll go through a low season and impulse buy more. My brain feels like it wasn’t built in way that’s conducive to a slow, grateful life. It’s always, “what’s next” can anyone relate?

[u/Invisible_Mikey]

Restrict your input data. Fewer distractions = better focus.

[u/HabitNo8608 → u/Invisible_Mikey]

This is the way as a diagnosed adhd-er. I need a home without visual clutter to be able to concentrate. I need a hygiene routine with basic steps to be able to follow it consistently.

My impulsivity comes out when I speak before I think or if I decide to go do something and forget important things at home because I didn’t make a plan for what I’d need.

Op, it sounds like you have a lot of compulsive shopping tendencies. Perhaps start with a budget? I have a set amount of “spending money” I allow myself a pay period. I have it auto transfer to its own checking account, and that’s the only card I carry. I can go blow it all at once. I can save it and blow it all next pay period. But it really helps to set a budget and limit your access to money designated to other things like savings, bills, etc.