So me and my wife argue constantly about money. I finally decided that the best step to take is to separate our checking accounts. When I get into my hypomanic or manic episodes I tend to spend money and spend so much that I don't realize that I don't leave any money for the bills or for her to spend at all. She is constantly nagging me over every little swipe I make with my debit card though it is kind of a compulsive behavior for me to spend money and is a huge relief from my symptoms. Is anybody else bipolar or have a spouse that has bipolar and they tend to have difficulties with managing their checking accounts and what do you guys do in order to help alleviate the financial stress in your family situation? Most of the results from overspending could be due to my borderline personality disorder I tend to have very little control when it comes to impulsiveness with money.