Emotion Amplifiers by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

Author:Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-11-23T16:00:00+00:00

ILLNESS

DEFINITION: an unhealthy condition that weakens the body

NOTE: Though illnesses can focus on either the body or the mind, this entry has been limited to illnesses within the physical body.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS:

Feverish, glassy eyes

Eyes that appear dull and blank

Skin shining with sweat

Coughs and sneezes

A runny nose

Chattering teeth

Quivering muscles

Vomiting

Fainting

Dehydration

A pale complexion

Prolonged sleep periods

Bad breath

Restless sleep

Labored breathing

A loss of stamina

Skin that is dry and papery, hot and flushed, or cold and clammy

A raspy or nasal voice

Seeking a doctor’s advice

Taking medications

Working hard all day and crashing at the first sign of rest

Complaining

Steps that drag

Drooping shoulders

Dark smudges under the eyes

Coughing up phlegm

INTERNAL SENSATIONS:

Sensitive skin

Feeling feverish

Body aches

Nausea

Muscle weakness and joint aches

A sensation of being cold or hot

The sense of taste being “off”

A loss of appetite

Aches in localized places (head, stomach, ear, throat)

Dry mouth

Fatigue and lethargy

Thirst

Rapid or sluggish blood pressure and pulse

MENTAL RESPONSES:

Impatience

Feeling “foggy”

Losing a sense of time

Attempting to distract oneself from the discomfort

Trying not to think of all the things that aren’t getting done

Worry over others getting sick

Fearing that one’s simple cold will turn to something worse

Frustration at a lingering illness

CUES OF ACUTE OR LONG-TERM ILLNESS:

Anger

Depression

Weight loss

Hair loss

Sunken eyes

Sallow skin

An odor of sickness

Refusing to eat

An overall demeanor of frailness

A weakened physique

A determination to overcome

Gratitude; an appreciation for the good things in one’s life

Finding comfort in religion

Wanting the discomfort to end

A willingness to try risky or unproven remedies

Finding simple verbal exchanges exhausting

CUES OF SUPPRESSED ILLNESS:

Denying to oneself and others that anything is wrong

A determination to push through and keep working despite symptoms

Dependence on medications and sleep aids

Avoiding loved ones to hide one’s condition

WRITER’S TIP: When rounding out a character, don’t forget about her physical side. Is she strong or prone to illness? What kind of illness, and what brings it on? Knowing these weaknesses enables you to lay a foundation for things to go from bad to worse at critical times.

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