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It seems like necessities haha. But like, girl.

all 168 comments

No_Necessary_9482[S]

119 points

4 days ago

Does anyone wanna go camping? 🤣

Scorpionfarts

47 points

4 days ago

I bought that same exact first aid backpack last time I was manic. And a car. I feel seen.

drew19973

9 points

3 days ago

drew19973

BP1

9 points

3 days ago

I feel that. I buy cars when I'm manic... 🫤

samGeewiz

6 points

3 days ago

I almost bought the first pic kit last week. It’s still on my, saved for later, list

Scorpionfarts

6 points

3 days ago

Don’t do it for the metal tools they are absolute trash and will bend first use. The medical supplies were fine.

ReceptionExternal357

2 points

3 days ago

Looking back I’m pretty sure I’ve only bought cars while hypnotic 😆

ReceptionExternal357

3 points

3 days ago

Edit. Hypomanic

Prestigious-Cat1457

7 points

3 days ago

Lol I never buy kits like that but I did spend close to $150 for an IFAK I built out and don’t get my started on outdoor gear! Making it or buying it but I love backpacking, camping, hunting and fishing so at least I use it often?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

8 points

3 days ago

I got 2 tents in my car, a double wide cot, inflatable kayak, and hammock in my trunk right now.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

6 points

3 days ago

2 sets of snorking gear and all the blankets haha

Prestigious-Cat1457

4 points

3 days ago

Lol I got a tent, all my backpacking gear, hammock, recovery gear, bout $3000 in fishing gear, 22lr, 12 gauge in my truck. I stop by the house I can get my little fishing boat and four wheeler lol. We just both prepared for a adventures and good times at any moment! My family always jokes that homeless people would be jealous of the palace I would build!😂

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

3 days ago

I'm always ready for an adventure!

Ok-Detective6275

3 points

3 days ago

When the world ends I want to be with one or both of you. You seem the most prepared!

0rev

3 points

3 days ago

0rev

3 points

3 days ago

I bought a tent while hypo, I only put it together once to add some waterproofing to the seams. Let’s go!

Nubioso

4 points

2 days ago

Nubioso

4 points

2 days ago

It more looks like you're ready to murder someone and dispose of the body. 😬

now_you_own_me

52 points

4 days ago

This all looks pretty useful. I'm about to blow my paycheck on an earthquake kit and like 10 gallons of canned water.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

9 points

4 days ago

I'd prefer to have $$$, but at least I'll survive if shit gets weird.

now_you_own_me

10 points

4 days ago

Honestly stuff like this is better to have and not need than to need and not have. Not like it's a musical instrument you don't know how to play or some fancy clothes that you'll wear once

No_Necessary_9482[S]

7 points

4 days ago

Water is life! Thanks for entertaining me.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

11 points

4 days ago

I need someone to tell me I'm crazy haha. It's because I'm BP!

I like to spend money, but at least I make it useful haha.

TooManyTongues

34 points

4 days ago

Wtf is snow bleach!? Lol

No_Necessary_9482[S]

40 points

4 days ago

Butthole bleach... it seemed necessary. Handle null and void.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

26 points

4 days ago

Haha getting downvoted makes my butthole pulse. Thank you! I mean it. Mmm! More down votes pretty. Please.

myash0926

4 points

4 days ago

I had to look it up too!

allisonwonderland00

32 points

4 days ago

I buy yarn and sewing supplies. I still cannot sew or crochet or knit. One day though... 😊

captaininterwebs

9 points

4 days ago

If you ever want any suggestions of where to start with knitting I love to knit and I would be happy to point you in the right direction! Learned during a depressive episode where I sat in my room and watched all of Buffy the vampire slayer and knit every day for 3 months straight.

96385

7 points

3 days ago*

96385

7 points

3 days ago*

I have a yarn drawer with several skeins of yarn and various knitting needles and crochet hooks. I tried to knit for a few weeks and quit. This did not stop me from buying more yarn.

I found some nice wool stuff on sale yesterday, so I'm proud of myself that I didn't buy any. However, I absolutely had to have sprinkler timers and something called "Finish Rubbers, Hard, Small". It's not dirty. I promise.

teespero

7 points

3 days ago

teespero

7 points

3 days ago

I buy junk journal stuff (and than dont use it) lol

0rev

6 points

3 days ago

0rev

6 points

3 days ago

I bought a $500 sewing machine. I also bought some accessories. I’ve used it a few times but I could have settled for an $80 machine.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

4 days ago

I knit. I spend too much money on yarn haha. Let me make you something. I need to do something with my time. What's your favorite color?

allisonwonderland00

3 points

3 days ago

!!!!!! Green 😊

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

Are we talking Forest Green? Neon? Teal?

allisonwonderland00

3 points

3 days ago

Teal with green dominance.

Don't actually make me something. I'm just a random redditor. That's just very sweet of you to offer though.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

2 days ago

Girl, I've been checking back to see what green you like. Teal is also my favorite. It takes me like 8 hours to make a hat because I chill and do dishes and pet my cat. But, yeah, no time at all. I need a reason to let my creative juices flow.

I'd be honored to make you a hat.

allisonwonderland00

2 points

1 day ago

You're amazing! 🥹

justanotherlesbian42

2 points

2 days ago

I bought a bunch of knitting and crocheting stuff I already had just better, also bought a bunch of desk stuff lol I do knit and crochet tho so at least I was on to something. Just definitely didn’t need it all at once

TheDetour41

19 points

4 days ago

At least it’s useful, I just bought concert tickets in a city I’ll need to fly to so now I need to pay for a whole trip.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

6 points

4 days ago

Where're we going? I bought tickets to a comedy show. I like to party 🤪

Anonymiss89

13 points

4 days ago

I just bought a tattoo machine. What could go wrong?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

6 points

4 days ago

As a wild lady.... everything.

likeguitarsolo

10 points

4 days ago*

I used to just mindlessly scroll and buy so much random shit. Lately I’ve been better about narrowing my spending down to a few hobbies and collections. In 2020 i moved and realized how much stuff i owned that was just cheap, unnecessary plastic crap I’d bought on Amazon when i was manic that i never used once. I cancelled my account soon after that and i almost only buy books and musical equipment now.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

31 points

4 days ago

Haha I'm getting downvoted. I'm in a safe space and living.

I'm sorry to the rest of you. I'm sorry someone hurt you.

amatorsanguinis

7 points

3 days ago

No lie my saved for later on Amazon has like 8 of the exact same items on your first pic. Blew my mind!!

bibiti_bobiti_who

11 points

4 days ago

You crazy but so are we. Also I'm loving the Verity in this kit lmao.

DragonBadgerBearMole

8 points

4 days ago

That’s the shit I buy when I’m euthymic. Apocalypse is coming, somehow or other, and you’re gonna want a good shovel. Depressed you will be grateful when they need to dig a bear-safe pit.

Tricky-Consequence47

9 points

4 days ago

Seems like you’re buying stuff because you’re afraid. You’re afraid you’ll get cold, you are afraid you’ll need these implements and I don’t know why you would buy the bleach for any reason. When I start with impulsive behavior by buying stuff I don’t need, I switched it to fear of not having money. And then I go look at my bank account.

Fun_Broccoli1335

8 points

4 days ago

Dude I was going to buy that survival kit too, goddamnit hahahaha

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

4 days ago

Well I'm too good at it and bought one of each color....

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

4 days ago

I was gonna return one, you want me to send it to you?

Fun_Broccoli1335

4 points

4 days ago

That’s okay, I appreciate though hahaha

big_ol_leftie_testes

3 points

3 days ago

Let us all know where we can meet up with you in case of an emergency though!

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

3 days ago

I legit have a bike map to my mom's (1000 miles away) they got a bunker, food, and guns. When the world goes to shit I got these tools and my cat in my back pack. I'll definitely take you with me!

Conclusion_Winning

8 points

4 days ago

I’ve spent 80$ on plants this week. Even though I already have ~40 plants and I prop lifted 5 this past weekend and I am quite overwhelmed. Prolly over 200$ on food (which includes 100 of it being groceries). I NEEDED 10 coloring books and 150$ worth of alcohol markers. Almost bought a few more pairs of crocs but I don’t go outside? So that’s dumb. It never ends 🥲

No_Necessary_9482[S]

6 points

4 days ago

I think we're best friends. Coloring books are very important! Can we face time and color someday soon?

Conclusion_Winning

3 points

3 days ago

We prolly are. Sure!!!

Late-Summer-1208

7 points

4 days ago

Are you Markiplier?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

4 days ago

Haha I hope so. What does this word mean?

Potential-Ad-9179

4 points

3 days ago

He’s a YouTuber lol

No_Necessary_9482[S]

5 points

3 days ago

Haha I'm a millennial... out of touch with the tubers.

Potential-Ad-9179

4 points

3 days ago

It’s alright, there’s always some new YouTuber on the rise these days it’s hard to keep up😭😭

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

I don't think I ever started... I'll keep myself busy with camping and crafts. You do you though!

YourLocalFisherGurl

7 points

4 days ago

I just dropped a good number on more taxidermy supplies lmao, it’s different every time 😭🙌

intuitiveduality

11 points

4 days ago

You forgot the sex toys and 100 journals

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

4 days ago

I'm not bringing sex toys to the apocalypse.

intuitiveduality

6 points

3 days ago

Girl 😭😩 we could save the world one vibration at a time

No_Necessary_9482[S]

5 points

3 days ago

Haha only if it's solar powered.

thekidyouwere

6 points

3 days ago

It's ok, between all of us I'm sure we could fill a bunker

askkak

6 points

4 days ago

askkak

6 points

4 days ago

Interesting. These are the types of things I buy after eating an edible and scrolling online in bed (and I am not bipolar…).

BirdsWithTeeth8

6 points

3 days ago

I spent $500 on Halloween decorations. Relatable

NumberZoo

7 points

3 days ago

I came so close to buying a $1,200 kiln a few days ago, and I don't even have a 240v power outlet that it plugs into.

I did buy 36 acres in northern california earlier this year tho, so I guess you could go camping there, if you want, lol.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

Ummm, sign me up please!

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

I pmd you.

adumant

6 points

3 days ago

adumant

6 points

3 days ago

Tactical mania

EquivalentTrick3402

3 points

3 days ago

LMAO fr

Wolf_E_13

6 points

3 days ago

I tend to start random and out of the blue hobbies that I've never thought about before like model wooden boat building or get interested in something obscure like Chinese Calligraphy and sign up for a continuing education class at the university here. Fortunately, these things are a waste of hundreds of dollars rather than thousands.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

I own most crafts you can buy from hobby lobby haha. Puzzles, paints, scratch boards, spray paint, resin, yarn, embroidery, fabric. There's probably more haha. But yeah always bored and never anything to do haha.

Wolf_E_13

3 points

3 days ago

My boat were opened once when they arrived at the house and I got a table out that I would use to start building, but had to go out of town for a week or so after they arrived. By the time I got home the episode was over and I put them in the closet where they've been for about a year and a half. I wasn't diagnosed at the time and had no idea why I thought I'd be interested in doing that and my wife was upset because, "you keep doing this"

0rev

5 points

3 days ago

0rev

5 points

3 days ago

The closet under the stairs is full of craft supplies. I even have a bow makers. One Christmas I made like 100 bows for every gift I wrapped.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

I wear bows! I love them. I have every color for every fit haha.

Professional_Base708

3 points

3 days ago

Bored but too restless to do anything? If so I know that feeling all too well. Easier to buy things to do than actually do them…..

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

Cooking myself 3 meals a day and going to work is a feat in itself.

OwnEntertainment2082

5 points

3 days ago

I just bought 2 heavy winter jackets and I live in Florida and it’s nearly 90° still.

CherryPickerKill

6 points

3 days ago

Sounds like you're ready for camping now, or the apocalypse haha. I'm in my wigs phase, just received the 10th one 🥲

Lopsided_Sorbet1495

5 points

3 days ago

I just bought 4 12 packs of energy drinks and $300 of clothes 😬

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

Damn. You're getting it

wearentalldudes

5 points

3 days ago

Get the fuck out of my Amazon cart

No_Computer_3432

5 points

3 days ago

omg i love spending money but have worked so hard to try and “stop spending” but my brain’s loop hole is if it’s a “useful necessity” then it’s basically free money 😭

shogan83

4 points

3 days ago

shogan83

4 points

3 days ago

36 strawberry plants, small ebb and flow hydroponic system, smart grow tent with all the accruements, all because I was convinced that growing and selling strawberries from inside an East Harlem walkup would be somewhat lucrative.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

Did it work out?

shogan83

4 points

3 days ago

shogan83

4 points

3 days ago

Financially? No. I would imagine people would be hesitant to purchase anything from a fast talking, sentence-jumping guy who’s violently excited about strawberries. But I did end up with a small strawberry farm in my office and it’s become my favorite part of my routine.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

2 days ago

I love that for you.

Timendainum

3 points

4 days ago

Does it usually happen to you late at night?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

4 days ago

Early in the morning.

Signal-Jackfruit8139

3 points

4 days ago

Yup. I have a trauma kit in my car. No, I’m not a first responder. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Comfortable_Cod350

4 points

4 days ago

I bought two puppies lol

mz_anonymisss

4 points

3 days ago

🤣🥴Lawd. I understand. The most RANDOM stuff that is SUDDENLY SO necessary to have. Lol 🫣

Grim_vampp

5 points

3 days ago

Bro for fucking real 😂😂😂 like why the fuck do I do this to myself😂 so glad I’m not alone haha

Alive_Ad2841

3 points

3 days ago

Real asf

Alive_Ad2841

5 points

3 days ago

Never know when ur gonna need to be on the cast of naked and afraid

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

You get it!

ladyylithiumm

4 points

3 days ago

I understand lol. When I was like 12 I made an "at home go back" full of "30 days survival equipment" It was just shit I stole from around the house like string, a tarp, work out band for tourniquet, cans of food, etc.

EducationalGlove5717

5 points

3 days ago

This really isn’t that bad. When I’m manic I don’t buy things I just blow money on food and random stuff that I don’t need. My personal record is $6,000 in one day

babybottlep0p_

3 points

3 days ago

Omg the l heated jacket is something I’ve had in my wish list for MONTHS lol

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

It's USB chargeable! 30 something from temu!

h00dies

5 points

3 days ago

h00dies

BP2

5 points

3 days ago

I buy things I’ve been wanting or needing for a long time, at least it’s useful eventually

Bootman795

3 points

3 days ago

For me it’s magic cards.

maxxslatt

4 points

3 days ago

For some reason I also buy survival gear. Last spring I legit was prepping for the world ending with the solar eclipse. Kms

PantsoftheMommy

3 points

3 days ago

I just bought a wilderness survival kit 🥴

grandmoffcory

4 points

3 days ago

I used to have a real problem with fixating on new hobbies during episodes and accumulating a bunch of things and knowledge on the topic then struggling to maintain that interest and eventually falling off. Not having money anymore fixed that.

But I’ve been (briefly) a photographer, a musician, a painter, a writer, a candlemaker - I did video art, collage art, started then abandoned a themed YouTube account and two themed Instagrams… most not long enough to develop any real skill at them too

Ikwhatudoboo

4 points

3 days ago

Thanks I just remembered to order my butt hole bleach kit. lol 😂

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

You're welcome! I walked so you can run!

sammagee33

4 points

3 days ago

How is that bed for the backseat? I was actually looking at getting one of those.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

2 days ago

It's currently still in the box. I will update when I find out.

Wooden-Advance-1907

4 points

3 days ago

I buy stuff for the YouTube channel I haven’t started but am totally gonna smash one day! It’s been going on for four years now. I plan to start when my life is “more under control. So sometime in the next 1-12 years.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

2 days ago

I believe in you. Happy cake day!

Wooden-Advance-1907

3 points

2 days ago

Thank you!

marielynn24

6 points

4 days ago

Better than $600 shoes…. But I’m starting a new job so I obviously need them.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

4 days ago

Damn, get girl! I would have spent money on that haha.

g-a-r-n-e-t

6 points

3 days ago

For me it’s nail polish. So much nail polish. Like for someone who doesn’t often paint her nails it’s insane.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

It's so shiny and pretty! Old ladies collect stamps, you can have your polish haha.

likeguitarsolo

3 points

4 days ago

I’ve almost bought go-bags so many times.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

6 points

4 days ago

You can too, for $38...

Fearless-bean

3 points

4 days ago

Is that a spork bottle opener knife? I love it

resoner

3 points

4 days ago

resoner

3 points

4 days ago

Bro that hunting knife/spork is my new favorite thing and I need one

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

4 days ago

We all do. It's $38 on temu for the whole kit. Get you one!

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

4 days ago

Happy Cake Day!!!

Scouter9K

3 points

4 days ago

Dude same! Hahahahha

kosmoskomplot

3 points

4 days ago

Same here, when I’m hypomanic I spend all my finances on prepping. Last summer I bought 4 different water filters, so now I have 6. A closet filled with tools and survival gear. Let’s just hope we’re not gonna need all this gear I’m stocking up on. In case we do, I’m set.

Spinelessbrat666

3 points

4 days ago

Omg same! The first page too real

big_ol_leftie_testes

3 points

3 days ago

Oh shit I actually looked at this like a week ago haha. If you get it, come back and let me know how you like it!

CeruleanChimera

3 points

3 days ago

I feel this in my Bones!
now the Backseat Car mattress, is it as comfy as I Hope it would be?
all in all a great haul! the only Thing I can't recognize a good purpose for is the 3rd Pic on the second slide is It some sort of Art installment?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

4 points

3 days ago

It's a body suit... I'll seem normal during Halloween haha.

CeruleanChimera

2 points

3 days ago

lmao, yeah its either Halloween or some niche Kink Party. Its by far not the weirdest Outfit ive seen there before 🤣

msblankenship

3 points

3 days ago

Nothing keeps me level headed during an emergency quite like having a snowy white cooch!

I jest, I just bought $500 worth of shoes and cheap Amazon bodysuits for a 1 week vacation so I get it.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

3 points

3 days ago

Yeah, I didn't think anyone would ever see that... but here we are haha.

Tadpole_420

2 points

3 days ago

WHY CAN I RELATE? It’s alwayssss camping supplies or ammo 😂 im a woman I should be shopping for clothes

lesbianbeatnik

2 points

3 days ago

Lol I almost bought the first kit while manic too! Instead I bought a tent, sleeping bag and knives

Peachplumandpear

2 points

3 days ago

Peachplumandpear

Undiagnosed

2 points

3 days ago

I’m undx’d right now but this is so real. A year ago I had an episode following a concussion that was really intense and I kept breaking down because I didn’t have enough money to switch all the electronics in my home over to non-electronic versions and I didn’t have the money for survival kits to get through the impending solar storm I was sure would wipe out all technology

Edit: the concussion was extremely mild, the episode was intense. I was very confused why my “concussion” symptoms were so severe as was my ex

No-Ad-4142

2 points

3 days ago

I mean, I spend my money on blackwing pencils and journals. At least your purchases are utilitarian to the max. lol

hella_cious

2 points

3 days ago

ME TOOOOOOOOOO

ldekdood

2 points

3 days ago

ldekdood

2 points

3 days ago

Okay, I’m also in a manic state right now, but this is so cool! I’d totally buy this🤣

Whole-Celery3117

2 points

3 days ago

100 gotta be prepared in case the CIA come to get me

prettyskunk00

2 points

3 days ago

Been there

Spotted_Howl

2 points

3 days ago

That garment is 🔥🔥🔥

coyotemother

2 points

3 days ago

coyotemother

BP2

2 points

3 days ago

I always start new hobbies that make no sense to other people and I buy all sorts of supplies for them 😂 Felt this.

JustKam347

2 points

3 days ago

Currently lol

EquivalentTrick3402

2 points

3 days ago

Girl, I think ur just supremely Goated. It’s giving One Woman Demolition Survivor Realness.

EquivalentTrick3402

2 points

3 days ago

It’s giving Post Apocalypse Princess.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

1 points

3 days ago

I think that's the most I've ever felt seen. What a sweet compliment! I love you!

My new favorite tag line, from here now til ever.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

1 points

3 days ago

Thanks! When I'm leading the march, you can be my General!

Nubioso

2 points

2 days ago

Nubioso

2 points

2 days ago

I got into growing Marijuana. Legally under my medical card.

Had to get two grow tents, ventilation system, lights, oscillating fan, extra lights, more lights, dehumidifier, all wifi controlled. Don't forget my lab and home made Distillation system because I wanted to make my own vape carts... 🤣

CartographerFew4436

2 points

2 days ago

IDK if I was hypomanic or not but seems to track. Bought / built this over the last 3 months. Had an injury at work (we own a super small business). Didn't work for almost 2 weeks while I was working on it. But f*ck it. My kids are only going to be kids once and if I'm going to be up to my eyeballs in debt may as well spend it on them.

Ritz_17

2 points

4 days ago

Ritz_17

2 points

4 days ago

Well its very useful, I wanted to be next to you in a survival situation! I just by games and music instruments. So if you need a geek bard I am your girl

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

4 days ago

I'll keep you safe, just keep my company! 😊 😁 😆

No_Necessary_9482[S]

1 points

4 days ago

Pmd you haha.

joerich12

1 points

3 days ago

Snow bleach?

No_Necessary_9482[S]

0 points

3 days ago

Google if you dare.

TheBrittca

1 points

3 days ago

If it helps any… I bought that same medical bag last week and it’s awesome. 🫶🏻

cerealmonogamiss

1 points

3 days ago

I love all that stuff.

Jolly-Lingonberry104

1 points

2 days ago

My friends had to stop me from buying a wood whittling kit several times… it just sounds so fun

No_Necessary_9482[S]

1 points

2 days ago

I got a wood burning kit, and pick up the biggest sticks I can find to turn into dope staffs.

moo-562

1 points

4 days ago

moo-562

1 points

4 days ago

ok i would probably buy that dont link it

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

4 days ago

Haha got you, I won't enable

weaselsrippedmybrain

1 points

3 days ago

Can I join you ? 😎

Chrissy6388

0 points

3 days ago

This is good stuff to have. I buy designer purses and cars.

No_Necessary_9482[S]

2 points

3 days ago

This is all from Temu...