A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD

ADHD Impulse Spending: "Oops, I Bought a Kayak!"


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Ever opened a package and thought, “Wait… when did I order this?” If so, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD, I’m talking all things impulse spending:

  • Why ADHD brains are wired for “add to cart”
  • How solo living makes it easier (no one there to say, “Another planner? Really?”)
  • The most common ADHD impulse buys—Amazon rabbit holes, subscription creep, and emotional spending
  • Simple hacks to pause before your wallet taps out

You’ll also hear some personal stories (like my three-microphone saga), plus strategies to get that dopamine hit without draining your bank account.

💡 Quick stats you’ll learn today:

  • 58% of adults with ADHD say impulse spending makes money harder
  • The average ADHD brain loses about $2,000 a year to impulse buys
  • Compulsive buying hits up to 21% of ADHD adults (vs. 6% in the general population)

👉 Next up: Episode 11 on tackling debt (because sometimes our impulse buys live on our credit cards long after delivery day).

✨ Share your funniest impulse buy with me—I’d love to hear it!

📍 Resources & Coaching: TwoCatsCoaching.com



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A Solo Person's Guide to ADHDBy Christine