A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. Dunn Neuro-Spicy: ADHD and Money with Ellyce Fullmore
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Oct 3, 2023 Ellyce Fullmore, expert in queer ADHD and finances, discusses the impact of ADHD on finances, challenges of managing money with ADHD, the concept of the ADHD tax, and strategies for managing money as a neurodivergent individual.
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Late ADHD Diagnosis
- Ellyce Fullmore discusses her late ADHD diagnosis and its impact on her finances.
- She initially struggled with impulse spending and difficulty sticking to a budget, but now approaches finances differently.
Financial Systems and Neurodivergence
- Gabe Dunn points out that financial systems are often built against neurodivergent brains.
- Many people with autism and ADHD find it hard to manage financial forms.
ADHD and Financial Struggles
- Ellyce Fullmore lists common ADHD-related financial struggles, like forgetting lunches, groceries spoiling, and difficulty with long-term planning.
- She notes that the immediate reward often outweighs delayed gratification.