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/[deleted]]

I have adhd and removing social media like tik tok and instagram helped my “whats next?” cravings. Honestly, now I watch videos on youtube of people who are not as big or famous and I do things that I want to do. It’s easier said than done. I still have cravings but not as many or as expensive as before. I hope this makes sense 🩷

[u/Impermanentlyhere → u/[deleted]]

I totally agree! Unfortunately I run a business and have to post frequently to stay relevant so I’m always behind a screen consuming in one way or another. It’s a lot harder to fight scrolling once I have already opened the app