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/bleakj Apr 08 '24

What's Ravelry?

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u/bleakj Apr 08 '24

Whenever I look at crochet I always think "I could never ever figure this out."

(I've got multiple university degrees mind you.)

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u/SaxyChick76 Apr 09 '24

I actually figured it out easier than knitting. Had a hecka time teaching myself to knit abs now I do both. I think the tricky part with crochet is knowing where to put the next stitch, but this also makes it more versatile to create fun and different shapes vs just boring flat or round things. I'm often freestyling some kind of bag or pouch for something... dominoes bag. DSLR lens pouches, dishcloths, cat bed...

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u/bleakj Apr 09 '24

I've had family try to show me, I think my arts and crafts skills are just severely limited, my hands just don't do the things right lol

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u/SaxyChick76 Apr 09 '24

It's quite alright. It's not everyone's bag. With my ADD I gravitate to the arts and crafts thing... I mean just about EVERY arts and crafts thing...of course now I don't actually do the crafts. I collect cheap supplies in my craft room (more like a horde than a room) as my shop therapy. And when I'm not out and about I sit and play on my phone, crippled by executive dysfunction. Dishes, laundry, trash... the general living chores all backing up, leaving me guilt-ridden.

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u/bleakj Apr 09 '24

As soon as you hit the "I collect..." Part, everything from there on is me too lol