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When I am high I couldn't worry about money of I tried. So…

“When I am high I couldn't worry about money of I tried. So I don't. The money will come from from somewhere; I am entitled; God will provide. Credit cards are disastrous, personal checks worse. Unfortunately, for manics anyway, mania is a natural extension of the economy.” quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
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“When I am high I couldn't worry about money of I tried. So I don't. The money will come from from somewhere; I am entitled; God will provide. Credit cards are disastrous, personal checks worse. Unfortunately, for manics anyway, mania is a natural extension of the economy.”

Kay Redfield Jamison

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Mania can create a false sense of financial security, leading to reckless spending despite underlying instability.

In simple terms: Mania distorts money sense.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage impulsive financial decisions.

Themes

mental health finance impulsivity

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • therapy sessions
  • emergency fund creation

Key Concepts

bipolar disorder risk perception self‑sabotage

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your mood affect spending?
  • What safeguards can protect you during manic phases?
A Different Perspective

Mania may subside, leaving debt unresolved.

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