the mean reds

You know the days when you get the mean reds?

The mean reds. You mean like the blues?
 
No. The blues are because you’re getting fat, and maybe it’s been raining too long. You’re just sad, that’s all. The mean reds are horrible. Suddenly you’re afraid, and you don’t know what you’re afraid of. Do you ever get that feeling?

 Holly Golightly a Paul Varjack en Breakfast at Tiffany's