Bipolar Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“But money spent while manic doesn't fit into the Internal Revenue Service concept of medical expense or business loss. So after mania, when most depressed, you're given excellent reason to be even more so.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison, 1995
Manic spending is excluded from tax deductions, leaving individuals financially vulnerable after episodes.
In simple terms: Manic spending isn’t tax‑deductible, causing financial strain later.
Key Takeaway
Plan finances to protect against post‑mania hardship.
Themes
mental health
finance
tax law
stigma
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
informative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- budgeting after treatment
- insurance claims
- tax preparation
- financial counseling
Key Concepts
bipolar disorder
financial planning
health economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies better support mental‑health‑related financial losses?
- What personal safeguards can you set before a manic episode?
A Different Perspective
Tax codes may not recognize mental‑health‑related losses.
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