I hear you and you’re completely correct, but neither my ADHD nor my depression cares about these things and I assume it’s the same for most people (either one or both).
Brain simply says no for… well, ever since. Buying something gives short bursts of dopamine, like eating something tasty.
If your life sucks or you’re currently under emotional pressure you take every source of happiness you can get. Though I’m heavily biased I’d wager most unnecessary purchases can be linked to this.
Those small dopamine hits also help to lengthen and strengthen ADHD and depression.
Unfortunately the wife and I have been through both. It’s a complicated issue especially since it’s entangled with socioeconomic factors out of all of our control.
I hope it gets better for you, and all of us soon.
I hear you and you’re completely correct, but neither my ADHD nor my depression cares about these things and I assume it’s the same for most people (either one or both).
Brain simply says no for… well, ever since. Buying something gives short bursts of dopamine, like eating something tasty.
If your life sucks or you’re currently under emotional pressure you take every source of happiness you can get. Though I’m heavily biased I’d wager most unnecessary purchases can be linked to this.
Those small dopamine hits also help to lengthen and strengthen ADHD and depression.
Unfortunately the wife and I have been through both. It’s a complicated issue especially since it’s entangled with socioeconomic factors out of all of our control.
I hope it gets better for you, and all of us soon.