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/phylthyphil]

I don't know. I've been a terrible father and a worse mate. This life sucks and Im in a cycle of kratom addiction which even to me sounds hilarious because of how dumb it is but it's the only way I can cope with my days. The economy is shit and I can't even afford to go camping anymore. I'm 42 and moved back with my parents with no end in sight. Concerts are out of my price range as scalpers have taken over so my two refuges have been priced out. I eat like shit because food is higher than it's ever been and that isn't helping at all. I fucking hate it here.

Edit: I work full time at 25 dollars an hour. It covers gas and food and that's about it. I have child support for two kids. My checks are about 400 a week. My options are camp for my life and live out of my Expedition (gas hog but was given to me) or live with my parents whom if they werent around i would be fucked. Cost me 100 a week just to get to work. Sorry for thread jacking I got all triggered reading your story lol. If anyone has answers Im all ears too.