ADHD with Jenna Free EP. 17: The Real Reason ADHDers Struggle With Money - From Survival Mode to Financial Balance | ADHD with Jenna Free
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding ADHD and Money 02:16 Survival Mode and Short-Term Thinking 03:39 Shopping as a Coping Mechanism 10:27 The Rush and Its Impact on Spending 13:17 Dysregulation and Financial Avoidance 18:29 Facing Financial Discomfort 23:44 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
Summary
In this episode of the ADHD with Jenna Free podcast, I discuss the complex relationship between ADHD and money management from a dysregulation lens. I explore how ADHD (particularly dysregulated ADHD) can lead to impulsive spending, avoidance of financial responsibilities, and the impact of survival mode on long-term financial planning. We are talking about why money can be hard and what we can do to make it better.
Takeaways
- ADHD can complicate money management due to impulsivity.
- Survival mode affects our ability to think long-term about finances.
- Shopping can provide temporary relief from dysregulation.
- Rushing leads to poor financial decisions and increased spending.
- Avoidance of financial responsibilities can create a cycle of shame.
- Slowing down can lead to more thoughtful spending decisions.
- Urgent purchases often indicate dysregulation.
- Balancing short-term enjoyment with long-term goals is crucial.
- Mindfulness and regulation are key to improving financial health.
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