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/popzelda]

In terms of shopping, I found the solution that worked for me: shop at home.

If you find something that you've already bought that fills the need, give your past self big kudos. If you're creative and find a good solution with what you have, give yourself huge kudos.

Ultimately this comes down to realizing all influencers and marketing are there to make you have self-doubt (or worse) so you spend money.

Filter out influencers or stop social media. You have and are enough, right here, right now, exactly as you are.