This behavior is called "revenge bedtime procrastination." I stay up past my bedtime, despite being exhausted and knowing I'd be better off going to sleep. Between work, caring for my kids and handling all the tasks it takes to keep my house from falling into utter chaos, it can be hard to find time to properly unwind.īy the time I get into bed, I find myself picking up my phone and just scrolling and scrolling and scrolling.
Some people find it helpful to avoid credit cards completely.My days often feel like they're bursting at the seams. See our information on telling your bank you have a mental health problem. They may be able to add a note to your file to look out for unusual spending. Consider telling your bank that you have a mental health problem. Distract yourself with something else that makes you feel good. You could take photographs of the things you want or write them down in a wish list. You could tell yourself, "I will buy this tomorrow if I still feel like it then". If you get tempted by adverts on social media, limit how much time you spend on it. Delete apps where you usually overspend, or apps which encourage you to spend. Don't save your card details into websites. Give your cards to someone you trust or put them somewhere difficult to access. Tell someone you trust about the warning signs you might be overspending, or signs you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some tips that might stop you from overspending: See our information on planning ahead with your money. Knowing these could help you plan ahead for difficult times. Once you’ve done this, you might start to feel like you understand your habits and patterns around money a bit more. You could record how you were feeling before and afterwards too. It might help to keep a diary of your spending and your mood, to record what you spend and why. Which aspects of dealing with money make your mental health worse? For example, it could be things like attending appointments, opening envelopes, confrontation, or being misunderstood. What are the emotions and feelings you think of, when you think about money?. Do you feel differently when you’re spending and saving?. Are there certain times when you’re more likely to save money?. Are there certain times when you’re more likely to spend money?. 
For example, if you've struggled with money in the past or didn’t have much money growing up, this might affect the way you feel about money now. You might find it helpful to take some time to think about how you feel about money and why. Getting to know the feelings and emotions you have around money might help you to spot patterns in your behaviour, and feel more in control. If you’ve experienced financial abuse in the past, this might affect how you feel about money now.You might feel tired or worn down, especially if you’ve been struggling with money problems for a long time.Or, trying to navigate the benefits system may feel stressful. You might feel stressed, for example if you’re under a lot of pressure to support yourself and others.Getting financial support is a good way of making sure you have the things you need. It’s important to remember that everyone has the right to feel well, and the right to essentials like food and housing. You might feel ashamed for needing support.You might be afraid of looking at your bank balance or speaking to the bank.Or, you might feel guilty for seeking support, even if you know you need it. You might feel guilty for spending money, even if you know you can afford it.These are some common feelings you might have: Thinking about money can be emotional, and you might have different feelings about money.
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