Why ADHD makes you spend more when youre bored, stressed, or upset | Experts Answer @UnderstoodOrg
Why ADHD makes you spend more when youre bored, stressed, or upset | Experts Answer  @UnderstoodOrg
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do I spend more when I’m bored, stressed, or upset? Certified financial therapist Dr. Christine Hargrove explains how ADHD can make emotional spending easier to fall into — and why impulse buys can feel hard to resist.

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