Problem: Article: During a manic period, feelings of euphoria, creativity, and heightened awareness are common. Manic periods may last a few hours or stretch on for days or weeks. The Mayo Clinic describes the following signs of mania:  Having a feeling of being "high," - so high, in some cases, that one feels invincible. This is often accompanied by the feeling that one has special powers or is godlike. Dealing with racing thoughts. Thoughts may jump from subject to subject so quickly that it's difficult to keep up or concentrate on one thing. Talking so quickly that others can't make sense of what one is saying, and feeling jumpy and restless. Staying up all night or sleeping for only a few hours at a time, but never feeling tired the next day. Exhibiting reckless behavior. During a manic episode, a person might sleep with several people and not use protection. They may gamble large amounts of money or make risky business investments. An individual might also spend money on large, expensive items, quit a job, and so on. Exhibiting extreme irritability and impatience with others. This can escalate into starting arguments and picking fights with people who don't go along with one's ideas. In rare cases, delusions, hallucinations, and visions can occur (e.g. believing to hear the voice of God or an angel). For those with bipolar disorder, the periods of depression are longer and more frequent than periods of mania. Watch for these symptoms:  An inability to experience pleasure, joy, or even happiness. Feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt are also common. Sleeping more than normal and feeling tired and sluggish all the time. Gaining weight and having changes in appetite. Experiencing thoughts of death and suicide. A hypomanic episode is an abnormally and persistently elevated mood that lasts for four days. It can also include irritability and other symptoms. Hypomania is different from a manic episode in that it is usually less severe. Watch out for:  Feelings of elation Irritability Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Pressured speech (speech that is rapid and intense) Flight of ideas (when one's brain seems to move rapidly from one idea to another) Distractibility Psychomotor agitation, such as bouncing your leg or tapping your fingers, or an inability to sit still Unlike mania, hypomania typically does not result in hospitalization. While someone experiencing hypomania might feel elated, have an increased appetite or sex drive, and may have intense interactions with others, they would likely still be able to go to work and manage ordinary tasks without many, if any, negative consequences. Delusions and hallucinations are also not present in hypomania. In some cases, people experience mania and depression at the same time. These individuals experience depression and irritability, racing thoughts, anxiety, and insomnia simultaneously.  Mania and hypomania can qualify as having mixed features if there are also three or more symptoms of depression. For example, imagine someone is engaging in risky behaviors. They are also experiencing insomnia, hyperactivity, and racing thoughts. This satisfies the full criteria for mania. If this person also experiences at least three symptoms of depression, this is a manic episode with mixed features. Example might be feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in hobbies or activities, and recurrent thoughts of death.
Summary: Recognize the signs of mania. Know the symptoms of bipolar depression. Understand the signs of a hypomanic episode. Understand mixed features.

Problem: Article: Radiation therapy may be a good option if your cancer is caught early, such as Stage I or Stage II cancer. Many patients have a high survival rate after the use of radiation therapy to remove cancerous cells in their body, especially if the cancer is detected early. Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams from X-rays and protons to kill cancerous cells in your throat.  Your doctor may use a large machine outside your body, known as external beam radiation. You can also receive radiation through small radioactive seeds and wires placed inside your body, near your cancer, known as brachytherapy. Your doctor may suggest 3-D conformal radiation therapy, where several radiation beams are doled out in the exact shape of your tumor or tumors. You may also get radiation in the form of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), where the treatment is customized to the specific shape of your tumor. This allows the radiation to be more precise. If you have a more advanced stage of throat cancer, your doctor may recommend doing radiation therapy in tandem with other treatments, such as surgery or chemotherapy. You may also combine radiation with other treatments if you have very large tumors on your throat. If you have very advanced throat cancer, your doctor may suggest radiation therapy to reduce your symptoms and make you more comfortable as your body experiences the cancer. Your doctor should outline the symptoms of radiation therapy before you undergo treatment so you know what to expect. Many patients develop sores in their mouth and throat, which can make eating and drinking difficult. They may then experience weight loss and malnutrition because they cannot eat or drink.  You may also experience skin issues, such as blistering or peeling, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, a loss of taste, hoarseness, or difficulty breathing. Keep in mind many of these side effects will go away after you stop radiation therapy. Radiation therapy can also damage your salivary glands, causing your mouth to be permanently dry. Radiation therapy can damage your thyroid gland, so your doctor will run blood tests to make sure your thyroid is in good condition.
Summary: Speak to your doctor about radiation therapy. Combine radiation with other treatments for more advanced cancer. Learn the symptoms of radiation therapy.

Problem: Article: Check online to find petitions requesting more federal funding for national arts programs. Some government websites provide an online petition space where signatures can be collected digitally. Other websites, like PEN America, can help direct you to these petitions. The petition portion of the United Kingdom’s Parliament website has hosted petitions related to the arts. Go to the website of your school district to find out where and when the school board meets. While not part of the federal government, the school board does make decisions that affect where funding goes within the local school system, such as the music and art programs. If the school board wants to give more funding to another group, like the athletic department of a school, they might take funding away from an art, music, or theater program. Work with the leader of a Parent-Teacher organization to schedule a meeting with a school board member. Be patient when you go to schedule a meeting. Depending on the size of your school district, it may take some time before you can get in touch with someone. to ask for more federal funding. Join up with other like-minded individuals to protest a lack of support for the arts in a public area. Try to center this protest around an upcoming legislation or a physical event, like the demolition of an art gallery. Protesting in a public place helps to generate interest for your cause. Make sure to be respectful throughout a public protest. Many successful protests have created change through their peacefulness. to a legislator to lobby for their vote. Draft a letter explaining why you think the government should support the arts, and why you think this legislator should vote in favor of federal funding for the arts. While petitions and protests demonstrate public interest in the arts, individual letters show dedication and commitment to a cause. Research online to see which members of government will be voting on funding for the arts, and direct your letter to one of those individuals. Explain how the arts have positively impacted your life, and why funding is important.  Be sure to include your return address on the letter, so the government official can potentially write you back. You can write to some members of government via email. You can find their contact information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials. Consider calling a legislator on the phone to speak with them directly. This may be more efficient than sending a letter through the mail.
Summary:
Sign a petition to demand government funding for the arts. Propose more funding for the arts in your school at a board meeting. Protest in public Write a letter