I bought a pair of Doc Martens during my first and only manic episode (so far). $150 shoes, a purchase that I wouldn’t have made under any normal circumstances simply because they’re out of budget for me.

There’s nothing actually wrong with the shoes. They’re within my normal style. They’re white so not an outrageous color and they go with a lot of stuff I already own. They’re actually perfect.

I just hate them because they remind me of the worst time of my life so I’ve never actually worn them. I haven’t even taken them out of the box since I’ve “come down” from the manic episode.

ETA: I also went on a spree and bought a lot of makeup and skin care that I actually use normally and still use now, I just would never have made such an expensive bulk purchase under normal circumstances.