Question:
Has anyone had problem with depression related overspending go away post op?
I have issues with overspending and as a result have reaccuring financial problems. I know this is related to my own extremely poor self image and I use the "high" that I get from spending to make myself feel better. Has anyone else had this problem pre-op and had it improve post-op? — danagates (posted on June 21, 2003)
June 21, 2003
I, too, had a problem with spending a lot of money. The "highs"
you are referring to could very possibly be related to Bipolar Disorder. I
was diagnosed about 3 years ago. Perhaps you should speak with your
physician to get a more professional point of view. I was prescribed
Lithium to help control my mood swings. My surgery (Lap RNY) was 1-28-03
and my last dose of Lithium was 1-30-03 in the hospital. I don't know that
the surgery had anything to do with it, but I feel great off my meds. Good
Luck to you! By the way, I am about 21 weeks out and down 90 pounds
— Kim DeHart
June 21, 2003
I think there are so many forms of addiction and the need for instant
gratification - you are certainly not alone. I personally think that if
you have an area of your life (in your case the spending) that is an outlet
for your anxiety or other issues, a way to leave troubles behind (like food
has done for so many of us, obviously with a terrible outcome), if you
haven't resolved your triggers, they will still be there. In fact, as you
loose weight and actually NEED to buy more clothes, this may take your
spending to new heights. I definitely recommend a psych eval if you
haven't already had one. I have personally been seeing a counselor and
recognize triggers and cut off compulsions before they get out of hand. I
haven't "arrived" but I am so much more aware of my personality
traits (good and bad) and how to work with them.
— bethybb
June 22, 2003
I do have the same problem. I see a phychistrist. He put me on zoloft and
recommended I find a hobby to keep me from geting boried. I also enrolled
in college for the fall semster.
— sheri B.
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