Clover
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I created a way to manage my daughter's desire for everything in the store when she was about 6 years old. We started saying "if you still want it in a week, then you can have it", for things that seemed actually appropriate and we could afford. If we knew we would say no in a week's time too, then we would say no right away. She usually forgot all about most things, the things she remembered and we bought a week later were good purchases that she enjoyed for a long time. The reason I am sharing this with you is - I have found that this works on my hypomanic spending sprees too. Even though my hypo may last more then a week the other stratagies I have in place keep things under control. When I want something(s) that are expensive, unusual, or impulsive, I say to myself "if you still want it in a week then you may buy it". And then I ask my husband - not for permission, like a child - but because he and I are financially responsible to each other. "can we afford it, Do you think it is a good idea?" etc. I am finding that the Lamictal is making this much easier. Clover --- Remember that what you say will have an effect on others! |
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