[To play podcast, please press black triangle in grey rectangle below.]  It's no secret that overspending can happen to people with bipolar disorder! But oftentimes overspending isn't as obvious as buying a house or car you don't need after seeing a "for sale" sign.  Some activities that also lead to bankruptcy don't seem so bad at first.  We examine the roles mania and hypomania can play in bankrupting persons with Bipolar I and II, respectively. In Pt 1, we examine one safeguard.  In the next podcast, Pt 2, we will look at multiple safeugards to stop overspending.

Click here for Part 2, the conclusion to Manic Overspending--3 solutions to Ending Manic Debt!

Your Thoughts?/Suggestions for Comments:

• Have you (or someone you know) ever spent too much money because of mania or hypomania?
• What kinds of things are you tempted to spend too much money on?
• Could you or someone you know find this podcast helpful?

--Jessica Lynn Gimeno