Determine what the general field of knowledge you will require to get it answered. For example, if you have a question about your computer, you will want tech experts to help. If your question is related to home improvement, you will want information from contractors. Once you know the general field, look at your question and figure out what niche you fit into. In every general category, there are a variety of sub-fields. For example, if your tech question is about using Windows, you'll want to focus on Windows experts. If your question is about a specific program in Windows, such as Photoshop, you'll want to find Photoshop experts as opposed to Windows experts. Enter in the category you need into a Google search and add the word "forum". For example, if you need to ask Photoshop questions, search for "Photoshop forum". Almost all forums will require you to register for a free account before you can post. beyond forums, you may be able to find more immediate responses by joining a chat room dedicated to your topic. The most popular chat room network is Internet Relay Chat (IRC), which contains a staggering number of chat rooms for just about any topic imaginable. For more information on using and navigating IRC, see this guide. There are several sites that allow you to post any question in the hopes that you will get it answered. These sites can be good for general questions, but you are less likely to get a quality answer from an expert in the field. Take all responses with a grain of salt. Popular sites include: Stack Exchange Ask.com Yahoo Answers Quora Wiki Answers Every community on the internet has its own style and set of rules (both written and unwritten). Spend some time reading through other posts before making your own. This will help you learn the etiquette for that specific forum. Knowing how to ask your question in a way that fits in with that culture can really help you get the answers you need.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine your question. Break down the general field into a specific niche. Search for forums related to the field you need. Find a chat room dedicated to your topic. Use popular question-asking sites. Learn the culture of the forum.

Q: Do you absentmindedly pick away the dead skin that builds up on your lips? When you feel a bit of skin flaking off, it may be impossible to resist picking it. However, picking your lips doesn't actually make them less dry or healthier. Instead of picking the skin off, try putting that energy into making your lips healthier. The result will be supple, dry-skin-free lips that look great, rather than rough-looking lips that bleed where you pick them. If your picking habit is actually a persistent bad habit or nervous tic, it'll take more than conditioning your lips to fix the problem. See How to Break a Bad Habit for help on putting a stop to your lip picking for good. If you're worried you can't stop on your own, see a therapist and determine whether you might have Compulsive Skin Picking disorder, which is closely linked with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. This is very difficult to solve on your own, so seek the help of someone who can advise you. Moisten your lips with warm water, then use a clean toothbrush to gently brush them in a circular motion. This will remove the buildup of dry, dead skin that's causing your lips to be chapped and flaky. While picking your lips often removes too much skin and results in bleeding, brushing your lips removes just the top layer of dead skin, keeping the protective layer in place. A clean loofah is another good item to use to brush your lips. Just make sure you don't use an older loofah, since these can harbor bacteria. Do not scrub your lips too hard with the brush. It's OK if your lips are still a little rough after brushing. You may need more than one session to completely get rid of the dead skin. This is a great option if your lips are very chapped and sore, since it's a little gentler than using a brush. Make a simple mixture of one teaspoon of sugar and one teaspoon of honey. Spread a little on your lips and use your fingers to massage the scrub across your lips. It will remove the top layer of dead skin without damaging the layer underneath. When you're finished, rinse your lips with warm water. An emollient is a substance that traps moisture in your skin and protects it from getting dried out. When your lips are severely chapped or torn up, regular chapstick may not be enough to help them heal. Look for a product that contains one of the following emollients as a primary ingredient: Shea butter Cocoa butter Jojoba oil Avocado oil no Rosehip oil Coconut butter It may take more than one conditioning session to get your lips back into shape. Every few days, repeat the process of exfoliating your lips. In between sessions, wear an emollient product on your lips during the day and at night while you sleep. Don't repeat the process more than once a day, since that could cause skin irritation.
A: Work on conditioning your lips instead of picking. Brush your lips with a toothbrush. Try a sugar scrub. Apply an emollient lip balm. Repeat until your lips are free of dry skin.

Article: When you live with depression, it's important to know your own body and observe patterns in yourself. Keep track of these patterns by writing in a journal. This is beneficial for understanding how your environment has an effect on your mood, energy, health, sleep, etc. Writing in a journal can also help you understand how other people are affecting you. Journaling can also help you process your emotions and gain insight into why certain things make you feel the way you do. Journaling is a simple activity that only takes a few minutes a day. If you require more structure, search online for tips on journaling, or find a book about the journaling process. Make writing in your journal a daily habit. Even if you spend only a few minutes writing, it can help you process your emotions and gain insight into why certain things make you feel the way you do. Make it easy for yourself to jot down notes. Keep a pen and paper with you at all times, or consider using a simple note-taking application on a phone or tablet computer that you often have with you. Journaling is about getting your feelings and thoughts down on paper. Don't worry about spelling, grammar or style. This is the time to write whatever you want, rather than trying to craft the perfect message. Don't worry about what other people might think. Use your journal however you want; you can keep everything private, share some things with friends and family or your therapist, or start a public tell-all blog. It is up to you and your comfort level how you use your journal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write in a journal. Try to write every day. Keep a pen and paper handy. Write whatever you want. Share only if you want to share.