EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

HORMONAL IMBALANCE



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Amplifiers are conditions that enhance emotions, causing characters to become more volatile. This often leads to impaired decision-making, hasty actions, relationship friction, and, best of all, mistakes. When utilizing an amplifier to generate conflict, think carefully about setting choices and which environments will naturally escalate emotion. An amplifier can also be perfect for triggering your character’s negative traits; the resulting fallout will draw attention to how his flaws trip him up and hold him back.
DESCRIPTION:
The human body works best when its hormones are at precise levels; an imbalance with these chemicals can result in a condition that has serious physical, mental, and emotional impacts for your character. This inner volatility may be triggered by a number of factors, such as diet, chronic stress, certain autoimmune conditions, medications, and menopause. For specific information on two common causes of hormonal imbalance, see the entries on PUBERTY and PREGNANCY.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
Unexplained weight changes
Body fat accruing unevenly or in unusual places
Thinning hair (or hair growing in new places)
Night sweats
The face looking puffy
Irregular menstrual periods
Stiff movements
Reduced muscle mass
Changes in skin texture (becoming drier, oilier, etc.)
Difficulty sleeping
Eyes that appear to be swollen or bulging
Dark patches of skin
Increased acne
Swollen legs and feet
Wearing clothes for comfort instead of fashion
Crying more easily
Using the bathroom repeatedly
Appearing distracted
Reacting to environmental triggers (smells and sounds) that never used to bother them
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INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
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MENTAL RESPONSES:
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ACUTE OR LONG-TERM CUES:
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EFFORTS TO HIDE THE HORMONAL IMBALANCE:
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ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS:
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EMOTIONS GENERATED BY THIS AMPLIFIER:
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DUTIES OR DESIRES THAT MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT TO FULFILL:
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SCENARIOS FOR BUILDING CONFLICT AND TENSION:
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WRITER’S TIP:
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