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/lovearia7]

I have ADHD and was a mini hoarder for years. I make a lot of money and couldn’t even save $1000. I had to go shopping everyday. I’d go to CVS, Walmart, Target, Dollar Tree and the mall literally everyday and bring back bags of stuff I didn’t need. Then during Covid I started selling everything, being a minimalist, and just living simply. I’m so happy and clear minded now. I’m actually thinking of starting a YouTube to help others because so many people don’t know where to start or how to change….. which is understandable considering we’re being brainwashed every minute to want and consume more and more. I pretty much had to brainwash myself to NOT live or think like that anymore. It’s a process forsure.

[u/Ok_Philosophy97 → u/lovearia7]

I used to be a hoarder and found minimalism and sustainability and hyper fixated down that rabbit hole. I did this 7 years ago before my recent ADHD diagnosis. I seriously think that it helped me with the overwhelm of “stuff”, organisation, managing tasks and helping me with the overwhelming ADHD stressors of losing stuff ALL. THE. TIME! Also helps with impulsive buys most of the time if I question the effect it has on the environment and my space for anyone struggling with buying too much.