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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 11 MIN

ADHD and shopping addiction

from MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel · host Understood.org

Many women with ADHD turn to shopping to cope with stress and anxiety. Buying things can feel good in the moment. But it often leads to regret, overspending, and money struggles.In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson explains how too much shopping can become a form of self-sabotage for women with ADHD. She also shares simple tips to help take back control of spending and avoid money problems. For more on this topicADHD and: Impulsive spendingImpulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax (Paulette Perhach’s story)Tips from an ADHD Coach: Coping skills with consequencesTimestamps(00:00) Intro(00:50) What is Compulsive Buying Disorder?(03:01) What are signs of shopping addiction?(03:37) Consequences of  shopping addiction (06:56) Tips for managing shopping addictionFor a transcript and more resources, visit the MissUnderstood: ADHD in Women page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected]. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many women with ADHD turn to shopping to cope with stress and anxiety. Buying things can feel good in the moment. But it often leads to regret, overspending, and money struggles. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson explains how too much shopping can become a form of self-sabotage for women with ADHD. She also shares simple tips to help take back control of spending and avoid money problems.

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