I have a problem. Spending money on useless things. Things I already have and don’t need. If I want something, I have to go out and get it there and then. I feel irritable. Particularly when my parents try to stop me from buying the things I want to. I mean I am turning 30 soon and I don’t feel it. I’m just trying to make it special but it’s not happening. No one gives a crap about it. I am buying things for myself as no one else gives a crap. It means nothing to anyone but me. I feel no sense of peace. VERY restless. I cannot sit still.
I never used to be this materialistic I don’t know what happened to me.
I’m wondering whats happening to me. I have missed a dose yesterday. i shouldn’t have but i am tired of taking these pills all the time.
I spend Usd 700 in the last two month on gaming stuff,especially virtual coins…and spend 40 GBP on a ankle brace I am so lazy to ask for it and it haven’t even been delivered to me
I skipped a dose yesterday morning because I needed the extra energy. I think one hazard for a few of us from sz is that we get trapped in counter productive patterns of behavior, almost like an addiction - compulsive. Maybe if you divided your money into segments - say, “Okay, I’m going to spend this money on these items, I’m going to spend this on bills, and this much I am going to keep in reserve.”
Shopping can be a instant gratification sometimes. In the manic state can go to extremes. Many who suffer mood swings get into extreme debt mostly it’s to get out of the depression or stay out of that state. I don’t think your right up there in that category though.
Don’t be to hard on yourself it’s a commercialized world and hard not to get caught up in it all. We also need to treat ourselves every now and then. As lets face it no one else will.
There is also a old saying “life begins at 40.” That’s about the time most of us start to grow up a bit and be more savvy with savings and money. You have a few years till then.
Just don’t beat yourself up over it. We all go through it. Just try to stay out of debt and that’s the main thing.
I am in a frame of mind that I have a lot of money. But part of also knows I don’t. I can see it that it’s spiralling out of control when it’s pointed out to me…i can’t see it otherwise…
Buying things on Impulse - going on shopping sprees etc… is a symptom of Mania.
I would try not to skip doses of your meds - If taking meds is a big issue, I would discuss these concerns to your doctor.
When I had concerns over taking meds, I opened up the subject to my pdoc, she basically threatened to have me put in the psych ward/hospital - if I stopped taking my meds … lol
Do you have a credit card? If so get rid of it and use cash only.
Many people are tempted with plastic. Some get into thousands of debt and have things that break long before you ever pay for it.
When you go cash only, you have to save up BEFORE you buy something. When you realize how long it takes to save up, you naturally hestitate to blow it when you’ve been saving for something for months.
You can also give youse limits buy only having enough cash for what you need.
