Posted by Pandabear on March 11, 2004, at 17:26:56
In reply to Re: Hypomania and spending a lot..., posted by Racer on March 11, 2004, at 15:11:17
Thanks for your insite. Let me explain a little about what it is like for me. Ok, first off, i havent really realized that I spend to much until yesterday when my dad was writing me a check for a very large sum of money so that I could pay my bills that I didnt have any money for. He told me that if it gets really bad he is going to take my cards and check book away from me...But, when I am shopping..first off i HATE TO SHOP. I am the kind of person that goes in gets what she wants and leaves. I hate browsing...but I try and buy only whats on sale..and Im usually pumped when I buy something I feel great..but then when I get home...at times Im like why the heck did I buy this...I spend money on food that i dont need, and my favorite store is eckerds :) so I usually spend a lot there on things I dont really need...im not one for racking up thousands of dollars and going in debt..but I buy things like crazy...and at the time im buying im not thinking about all my bills i have to pay ...Im just thinking that i want to buy something and that everything will work out in the end. Several people have told me to go do something nice for myself or to go buy something and EVEN IF i know I dont have the money...I take that as MY PERMISSION to get something for myself...and so i do. I even ran into my therapist at bed bath and beyond and she even said...buy something nice for myself...and so of course because she said it..I did. BUT...I havent mentioned this to her yet. Im not very good with my finances and so my dad helps me figure out my money and how much I have...but....I was so embarressed when he wrote me the check because I NEVER ask him for money...But, I will present this to my therapist next week...I dont know how she will help me but Im sure she will. I usually shop when im feeling better..which is NOW...and at times when Im depressed....so I cannot win..and I NEVER HAVE ANY CASH and so im always using my credit cards..which isnt good. But thanks for your response...Im going to get some help with this....
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