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8A FEATURES Medicated and changed Dear Annie: My wife and I the clock and acts cold toward me. have been together for four years. She works from home as a graphic She’s always been a little absent- designer, which allows her to get minded. At first, it was cute, but away with the erratic hours. This has been going on for six then it started to become more of an issue. After we got married months. I’m worried about her and moved in together, I noticed it health. Two weeks ago, she did mention to me that she more. For example, I came DEAR might like to try cutting home a few times to find back on the medication, the stove on with nothing ANNIE but then she was right back on it. This concerned me to the all-nighters. because her faulty mem- On the days she doesn’t ory seemed to be becom- take it, she’s her sweet old ing a safety issue. self, but she also sleeps I encouraged her to talk and eats a lot, almost as to her doctor about her if she were hibernating. I forgetfulness, thinking it Lane know it can backfire if you could be caused by a vita- Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. try to force someone to get min deficiency. I had no help that she doesn’t think idea that the doctor would end up prescribing her an amphet- she needs. What should I do? — amine medication for attention Missing My Space Cadet Dear Missing: From the sound deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s helped immensely with the of things, your wife may be abus- space cadet-like behavior. She is ing her medication. Signs of far more efficient and organized. amphetamine addiction include The medication pretty much trans- decreased appetite, disturbed sleep formed her into a Type A over- patterns, rapid rate of speech, irri- night. But in addition to all these tability, paranoia and withdrawal “positive” effects, there are a slew from friends and family, among of negative ones. Her personality many other undesirable symptoms. It’s crucial that you talk to her has changed. No longer is she the sweet, funny and relaxed person I as soon as there’s an opportunity to fell in love with. Now she is always do so while she isn’t on the medi- laser-focused on her work around cation. She made comments about THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. wanting to cut back, so you can use that as a starting point. Ask how you can support her. Stress that you’re not coming from a place of judgment but rather concerned for her health. The less accusatory your tone the less defensive she’s likely to be. You might go to her next doctor’s appointment with her so the three of you can talk about the situation. For more help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s help line, at 800-662-HELP. Dear Annie: Could you put something in your column urging children of all ages to call their par- ents? I know they don’t realize how important hearing from them is to old parents. (I know I didn’t either when I was younger.) My husband and I are in our 80s and housebound. About the only thing we have going each day is anticipating hearing from our kids. If you use this, please don’t print a name. Then every person read- ing this can think it came from his mom! — Anonymous Dear Anonymous: On behalf of parents everywhere: Children, please call your parents. One day, you won’t be able to, and you’ll wish you’d done so more often while you still could. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Drama will bring a momentary escape into another person’s life. It’s a time when you need such an es- cape — a good story to pull you into a world you hadn’t thought existed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Whip up en- thusiasm; rally the forces; ignite the passion; unify the group. If you skip this step, forward movement will be drudgery, if you’re able to achieve it at all. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The key to getting more out of life isn’t getting more stuff, money or even time. The key is in having experiences that are better, richer and stimu- lating on deeper levels, touching your soul. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Bottom line: Your mind is happy when it is thinking happy thoughts. There’s not much complexity or science to this today, though it does involve forgetting and remembering strategically. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). For the most part, places are primarily designed to meet the needs and wishes of the people who live there, and not necessarily the people who visit. Design your place this way: The visitors will be mystified and charmed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some will succeed with very little; others will fail with so much. On the surface it may seem like there’s no rhyme or reason to it, but this isn’t so. What counts is the principle and the purposefulness of each effort. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s one of the most basic rules of economics, not to men- tion one of the easiest to fulfill: Scarcity drives up demand. You’ll find yourself in limited supply of something today. Highlight and celebrate this. FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s nothing to chase. Well, there’s lots that you could chase — but were you to do so, your reserves of energy would be squandered in fruitless pursuits. Work instead on your pow- ers of attraction. Everything starts there. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One way that people indicate they are up to some- thing, lying to you or being manipulative is that they go out of their way to tell you something you didn’t ask. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A found item will become significant to you, not a treasure exactly, but a memory for sure. And if you can return anything to its rightful owner over the next three days, the act will bring you exceptional luck. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Follow in the path of one you admire greatly. There have been many masters who went before you and opened the doors so that you could cross the thresholds you’ll be crossing shortly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can only see things how you see them. Merely observ- ing alongside someone with fresh eyes will be all it takes to shift the picture. One of the most productive things you can do today is shake up your perspective. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (May 18). You’ve never been more available to excitement, risk and monumental fun. With this attitude you’ll go far toward manifesting the experiences you’ve dreamed of. Money is made creatively in June and September. Romantic sparks fly in October. You’ll quickly double your money with a November investment. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 33, 7, 10, 40 and 11.
