Psychic Backlash

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Psychic Backlash 

Backlash is common among human Psychics. It is the negative reaction from overstraining one's self while utilizing Psychic abilities. This is not entirely mental, or physical, but rather a mix of both. These injuries are organized by severity from Green to Black within a color coded system. 

 

Minor Presenting Symptoms (GREEN): 

• Irritability

(Lack of empathy, annoyed, temperamental.)

• Migraines

(Throbbing pain in the head. Pressure in the skull)

• Sensitivity with bright lights or loud noises.

(Light and loud noises further exacerbate irritability. Natural light can seem blinding.)

• Nausea

(Disorientation. Feeling like you need to throw up. General weakness of the body.)

 

Presenting Symptoms (YELLOW):

• Haemolacria, hematidrosis, hemotympanum, epistaxis

(Blood vessels are bursting as a result of overexertion. This leads to blood flowing from the nose, seeping into and out of the eardrums. Alongside ichor-stained tears and sweat.)

• Inability To Regulate Body Temperature 

(Extreme sweating. Passing out, irregular pulse, fatigue, high blood pressure.)

• Numbness

• Vomiting

 

Moderate Symptoms (ORANGE):

• Delirium 

(Mental confusion, unable to sleep, think, eat. Remembering where the trigger on your rifle is feels impossible.)

• Retrograde Amnesia

(Fading of recently formed memories. Confusion of where you’re at, and why. Older memories can fade if overexertion continues.)

• Transient Ischemic Attack

(Slurred speech, paralysis of the body. Experiencing a stroke, it eventually fades away after several minutes.)

• Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

(The exploding of a blood vessel within the eyes. Feels scratchy and like you can’t see.)

 

Severe Symptoms (RED): 

• Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke 

(Slurred speech, convulsions, paralysis permanent or temporarily. Brain clots and risk of permanent damage if not MEDEVACed)

• Extreme Vomiting

• Muscle Spasms 

• Hypotension 

(Pale skin, irregular breathing and pulse. Usually accompanied by blood-pressure induced shock which further worsen symptoms.)

• Increased Intracranial Pressure

(Vomiting, possibility of passing out, confusion, lack of energy)

 

Psychic Burnout (BLACK):

 

Psychic Burnout is a complete inability for one to tap into their Psychic abilities. This can last for a couple of hours, or be permanent. Usually, this results in a death for the Psychic. It is one of the primary risks from using Lithium or LP, as it can cause Burnout and permanently damage a Psychic's connection to their abilities.

 

(Do not use burnout except for as a PK)