r/simpleliving • u/Impermanentlyhere • Apr 08 '24

Living simply, with ADHD. Seeking Advice

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?

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u/BEASTXXXXXXX Apr 08 '24

Oh I thought your comments were obvious - perhaps I should have said:

consider getting a dog if you can look after one well? Talk to a dog rescue services who can advise you. Or maybe find a way to spend more time with dogs if you have a friend with one, or volunteer at a dog shelter? Dog teach us how to live in the present and live richer lives- they help us connect to other caring people too.

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u/electricmeatbag777 Apr 08 '24

I wish these things were obvious to everyone but they're not. Case in point, the other day someone told me they were going to get a small dog because they didn't really need exercise. My fb feed often has gofundmes for dog owners who need money for medical treatment for their pets. I once lived with a woman who would leave her dog at home alone for 10-14 hrs per day every day. I could go on.

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u/BEASTXXXXXXX Apr 08 '24

Omg - I forget how stupid people are despite so much evidence to the contrary… and then there are the ones that have or get children

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u/electricmeatbag777 Apr 08 '24

I forget all the time too lol good things there's plenty of dialy reminders, right?