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Posted 7/21/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
I dont know where to start. I am having a money problem. I have been diagnosed with bipolar and all I want to do is spend spend spend. This is not like me. Usaully I am VERY carefull when it comes to money and hate spending in a passion. I am scared that I will run out of money. What will happen then? This is a never ending cycle. (Happy, spend money, get depressed then the overhelming anxiety of what i am doing). I am beating my self up over this causing anxiety attacks.
Posted 7/21/2015 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
CB.,

Sounds like you are experiencing a manic period? Has your therapist/ P-doc given you specific tools in how to manage this phase?

If not, can you ask for an urgent appointment if you don't have one coming up soon?

For now, to calm body and mind, try some of the guided meditations from our Resources.

...and try to redirect the spending urges. Instead of shopping, try exercising, calling a friend or participating in another personal interest. Putting your credit cards in someone else's care (trusted friend/relative) temporarily could be a necessary step as well...?

Wishing you the best...call your mental health care professional for more guidance....so you can learn to manage these 'up' times...instead of them taking you for a ride:)

S.C.
Posted 7/21/2015 8:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

You have received good support from SC so i just wanted to add my encouragement and let you know we are here for you so keep us posted.

We also have a bipolar forum so it might be worth while posting there as well to see what members there suggest.

Hibee
Posted 7/21/2015 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bekah, :)

I know how you feel, back in the day(when I had money) I would do the exact same thing, I would even go out and spend bill money on junk, then would feel guilty as soon as I got home.

I agree with SC you need to replace that addiction with something else, go use that fidbit and go walking, or color lol. Right now I'm addicted to coloring that is all I've been doing all week.

You can get thru this, if you need extra help call Mitch and talk to him, or you can always send me a message on facebook if you need to talk, I'm always on so likely that I will be there. :)
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