Avoiding Impulse Buying

A new leather jacket, a modern flatscreen TV, a fancy car – spontaneous, ill-advised purchases are not uncommon with ADHD. Quite the contrary, we know today that a true shopping addiction can be a possible consequence of ADHD. This sometimes has a significant impact, not only on your financial situation, but also on your family and relationships.

If you have a tendency to make impulse purchases, you may be able to stop doing so with a few simple measures. You'll find out how this works in this slide show.

Important: If you feel you may be a shopaholic, psychotherapy can also be an option to seek help.

As a first step, it is important to set a limit for financial spending per week.

A financial check will help you to determine a realistic amount.

Take the following into consideration:

• Fixed costs per month (such as rent, fuel, food)
• Reserves for emergencies (such as a car repair)
• Reserves for special outgoings (such as a holiday, planned celebrations etc.)

Based on this calculation, you can find out how much disposable income you have left for the week. Often this alone is a "sobering" experience.

Let's say your financial limit for free spending is 100 Euro, but nobody wants to be at one's limit all the time. In this case, you need to deduct a bit more. That way you can be sure that you won't have to go overdrawn or borrow money.

Suggestion: 25 Euro for free spending – without a bad conscience!

In a relationship, the finances always concern both parties! Once you have worked out your strategy, you should discuss this with your partner. If there are expenses that are above the calculated limit, a conversation with your partner is an absolute must.

Agree on this collectively.