I also have the spending issues. When manic I feel like I just have to have whatever it is i'm obsessed with at that time. When depressed shopping makes me feel better. I always spend money that I know I shouldn't. It's like as soon as I tell myself that I shouldn't buy something, my next reaction is to reach for my debit card and by it anyway. I used to spend all my money on books, pocketbooks and stationery supplies. Now I spend it all on my daughter...buying her toys and clothes that she doesn't need and have no place to put it. I don't know what to do about it so I just try to limit it as much as I can. I used to think not carrying money would help but I actually spend more with the debit card so now if i'm going to the store to get her some shoes...I take just enough cash for what I need and I leave my debit card and checkbook at home. Sometimes that helps.