Manic Spending, get out of control!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Manic Spending, get out of control!
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Sun, 03-05-2006 - 11:44pm
When I am in my manic stage, I can spend like there is no tomorrow! And I get so
embarassed. Its like I have no control. Thank heavens my hubby has hung in there with me.
We Recently got our income tax returns back with a little bit of money. He spent on me
a new pc and printer. I am struggling with all my might to control my desires.
I guess I have a internal Greedy nature. UGH!! We are trying to pay all of our bills
cause he is retiring soon. We just can not have a lot of bills hanging over our heads.
Cause San Francisco is a very high place to live.
I am in anxiety at the moment.

My my pen to your heart.

Anna's Hummingbird

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Mon, 03-06-2006 - 12:25pm

BTDT!!!!

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Registered: 02-22-2006
Mon, 03-06-2006 - 1:27pm

I too am a spender when I am manic.

Mel

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music. -George Carlin

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 03-06-2006 - 9:35pm

The answer is ME OR THE HOUSE. I realize that this makes me greedy.
VERY GREEDY. And on my good days, I can say I don't need that. Otherwise
I chant very hard to not use my check card. I am making this my goal. ALong with
losing weight. I am Buddhist and I chant as a prayer. So far, My prayers are
sincere. The fact That I live in the burbs of San Francisco with no car. I must depend on friends and busses and Hubby. That leaves online spending. Now that can be
a problem. But, Since we don't use credit cards. When the bank account is low. Its out
or there is a overdraw. And a feeling of usedlessness that I hate.

This brings on a immediate depression. So I guess I must fight hard. Cause
I don't want anymore meds. Too many meds make me somebody else and take away my individualism. Or so it seems.

My my pen to your heart.

Anna's Hummingbird

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Registered: 08-11-2005
Mon, 03-06-2006 - 11:42pm

Hi,

I have never posted here before. Mainly I lurk here at night. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone. I spend the majority of my money online. Applied for a credit card without dh knowing. :-( I will spend day's obsessing over a handbag or jewelry. I mean visit the site at least 20 times a day to see if its still there for me to possibly buy. I was recently laid off so I should be spending my day looking for employment however my anxiety level is so high there is no way I could handle a job interview or be around people. The only positive about that is its keeping me away from the mall.

Thankfully I visit my doctor tomorrow and have made a list of my current issues. Although they always seem to remain the same.

Good luck to you and hopefully we will get this under control very soon!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 03-07-2006 - 1:04am
You dear, Still have a chance to change your behavior. For I am trying. I was told by someone, whom I can't remember who....." Its not a wrong if you learn from it and try not do it again". So now you know, lets together take all of the steps to stop it.
Personally I froze my bank check card. We choose not to have credit cards. And the check card is so frozen and in bags. So I really can't see the number. And for me this is a accomplishment. But its just starting out for me. This controlling my desires. I know that 10 years ago, undiagnosed, I couldn't and didn't even try. I just did what I did, and cried afterward like there was no tomorrow. I have told my husband what has led to my spending habits. SO he will understand. And he still stands by me. Good luck. Sunny

My my pen to your heart.

Anna's Hummingbird