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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.