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Shiny Deals, Sane Shopping: Your ADHD Temu Guide

Why Is This App So Confusing to Navigate?

Edy Zoo
3 min readDec 18, 2023
Photo by Bruno Kelzer on Unsplash

Brittany, a vibrant woman who loves online shopping, recently decided to try Temu. As someone living with ADHD, she was both excited and apprehensive about navigating a new app.

The first time she opened Temu, it felt like stepping into a bustling digital bazaar. The colors, the flashing deals, and the endless scroll of products were like a sensory overload.

She found herself hopping from page to page, captivated yet overwhelmed, her initial intention of buying a simple kitchen gadget long forgotten. Two hours later, Brittany emerged from the app without the gadget but with an assortment of items she hadn’t planned on buying.

This experience led Brittany to rethink her approach to using Temu. She realized that to make the most out of her shopping experience, she needed a strategy tailored to her ADHD.

The challenge Brittany faced is common among many shoppers, especially those with ADHD. Temu’s app, with its vast array of options and busy interface, can be a labyrinth of distractions. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to navigate this chaos and turn the shopping experience into an efficient and enjoyable one.

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Edy Zoo
Edy Zoo

Written by Edy Zoo

Edy Zoo is a social critic, theologian, and philosopher who writes about social subjects.

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