Hmm I'm not real good at this one, because I repeatedly make mistakes in this area. Someone on here, I'd like to say it was BuggsBunny had a tip about freezing your credit cards in a bag or bowl of ice, so you'd have to wait for it thaw to buy something and have time to think. I thought that was a really good idea for people with credit cards. Even if they don't have bipolar .

I only use cash, so if I only take certain ammount of cash with me that can help. Or another thing I can do is say I'll wait till tomorrow or the next day and see if I still really want to purchase the item. I can always come back. Or asking a friend to go shopping with you, one that knows of the manic overspending and can help guide you or assist you in keeping rational. Asking yourself some questions like " do I really need this, will I use it, can I afford it" but those questions might not get a straight answer from someone who is manic.

Haha thanks Buggs, we posted at same time, I thought that was your clever idea!