“Symptoms of Amor Deliria NervosaPHASE ONE:-preoccupation; difficulty focusing-dry mouth-perspiration, sweaty palms-fits of dizziness and disorientation-reduced mental awareness; racing thoughts; impaired reasoning skillsPHASE TWO:-periods of euphoria; hysterical laughter and heightened energy-periods of despair; lethargy-changes in appetite; rapid weight loss or weight gain-fixation; loss of other interests-compromised reasoning skills; distortion of reality-disruption of sleep patterns; insomnia or constant fatigue-obsessive thoughts and actions-paranoia; insecurityPHASE THREE (CRITICAL):-difficulty breathing-pain in the chest, throat or stomach-complete breakdown of rational faculties; erratic behavior; violent thoughts and fantasies; hallucinations and delusionsPHASE FOUR (FATAL):-emotional or physical paralysis (partial or total)-deathIf you fear that you or someone you know may have contracted deliria, please call the emergency line toll-free at 1-800-PREVENT to discuss immediate intake and treatment.”

“I know part of the problem, of course. The disorientation, the distraction, the difficulty focusing-all classic Phase one signs of deliria. But I don't care. If pneumonia felt this good I'd stand out in the snow in the winter with bare feet and no coat on, or march into the hospital and kiss pneumonia patients.”

“I know what the problem is, of course. The disorientation, the distraction, the difficulty focusing - all classic Phase One signs of deliria. But I don't care. If pneumonia felt this good I'd stand out in the snow in the winter with bare feet and no coat, or march into the hospital and kiss pneumonia patients”

“Amor deliria nervosa: It affects your mind so that you cannot think clearly, or make rational decisions about your own well-being. Symptom number twelve.”

“The thought of gaining weight was all she needed to lose her appetite completely. Not that Jessica – a model-slim, perfect size-six – ever had to worry about her weight.”

“There should be a phone service, I thought, something like 1-800-MEDIUM-1.Where an automated voice would direct you. Press one if an object in your home is levitating. Press two if there is ectoplasm oozing out of your walls. Press three if spirits are disrupting your cable service. Press four if you've inherited your mother's psychic abilities.”