paranoia over “stolen” items? David, 69, veteran from Arizona, accused family. Holidays tense, love strained.
Study: Amygdala inflammation—2023 Psych: 70% early flag.
David exercised; calm returned month. “Hugs again.”
Self-check: Mood volatility 1-5?
But not apex—plot twist: Real game-changer judgment lapses next.
Elite 10%!
TIMELINE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 MONTH
Clarity +10% +25% +40%
Confidence Notice Surge Peak
Sign #7: Poor Judgment – Scams and Spending Spirals
Gifting thousands to “charities,” dressing weather-wrong? Final sign: Linda, 71, artist from Oregon, fell for phishing. Savings drained, creativity stalled.
Mechanism: Prefrontal cortex thins—2024
