How to know what is a good idea or a manic idea

I'm hoping for some help. Sometimes when I'm hypo, I have these ideas to help people. I'm having a hard time deciding if this is a good idea or over the top something I'll regret.

My daughter's teacher is wonderful. I know she spends tons of her own money in the classroom because there are so many things that the school doesn't provide. She has created a classroom oasis.

I want to give her an anonymous donation for school supplies, something like $50. I really don't want her to know it's me and the school secretary will help me get it to her.

Am I going overboard? Is this rational or is it my hypomanic brain talking?

Ugh, I'm so confused. I hate this part of BP. Not knowing what is real and what is a byproduct of the illness.

IMO I think it's a wonderful idea that you are trying to help. If it is within your budget to help someone in need, I say go for it. Teachers don't always get the credit they deserve anyway.

It's something I can afford to do one time, but it is a good chunk. I was going to give her $100 but talked myself down.

I've spent money I don't have helping others, but I have no concept of what is normal and what is too much and what I can't afford.

I don't spend money when I'm manic. I give it away, which is all good except I don't think about how much I can afford or what is rational and normal.

If you have doubts, then I wouldn't. If not go for it, just make sure it doesn't hurt you financially in the long run. We don't need you starving next week because of this.
I only say this because I like to give back when I can as well.

It may be a hypo thing to do but it is nice. Teachers don't often get the credit they deserve or the funds.

You're definitely not doing anything destructive so that's good.

If what I'm thinking of doing has to do with texting/bothering someone then I know to just back off. Just the other day I bothered two friends with my texts at like 3am. And I'm pretty sure one of them blocked me! Well I know he did actually

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I'm a teacher and no parent has ever given me money. It sounds like a really kind gesture, but $50 is a drop in the bucket to cover classroom expenses. I'd suggest saving that money for yourself, and treat yourself to something special when you need a lift. Helping the teacher by making copies, sorting work, putting up a bulletin board is another type of kind gesture that just takes a little time. Either way, your child's teacher is lucky to have such a thoughtful parent. That's the real prize!

Thank you. I realized that this post may be taken as being bragging, and I so apologize.

No not all all! What you're thinking about doing is extremely kind. Not bragging whatsoever!

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I think as long as you can afford it, that'd be a great idea. She sounds like a teacher who really cares about the students, and even just the gesture alone would show her the parents notice and appreciate what she does and make her feel good. Maybe include a little note explaining that, too.

I totally feel you on the manic ideas wanting to be too nice or helpful. :P But this doesn't sound like that, I think it'd be really sweet.