Article: Choose a small area of your furniture, like a quarter of the tabletop or one leg on the chair, to apply the wax first. Apply the wax to the furniture in circular motions. Massage in the direction of the grain to thoroughly coat the furniture in wax. Because Annie Sloan wax enhances the color of chalk paint, the wax should appear to "darken" your color slightly. Using a separate lint-free cloth, press it along the furniture in the direction of the grain. This will remove any extra wax to keep your furniture from having a sticky texture. Continue coating the furniture in its first layer of wax until you have covered the entire surface. After you think you've covered the entire piece of furniture, do a quick check before applying the second layer of wax. You will want to apply all wax coatings evenly. For most pieces of furniture, 2-3 layers is sufficient. Add more layers to the furniture in exactly the same way you applied the first coating. Continue applying coats until you are satisfied with the wax's color. You do not need to wait for the wax to dry in between coats.
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Massage the wax onto a small section of the furniture. Wipe a cloth in the direction of the grain to remove excess wax. Repeat this process on all areas of the furniture. Apply second and third layers of wax.
Article: Often, people who abuse steroids will respond angrily when confronted with their problem by a loved one. If you want to move forward in stopping your teen's abuse but don't know where to start, begin by consulting a medical professional. They can help you get a better grasp of what's going on and how to approach the situation. Many students abuse steroids in order to maximize their performance or bulk up. When abusing steroids, chronic and severe side effects can occur. Some side-effects can be reversed while others can cause permanent damage. In terms of adolescents and teens, permanent stunting of growth is one of the major causes for concern. Gain information by contacting a physician, consulting the internet, and talking to people who have overcome steroid abuse. If you're doing an internet search, start here: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/anabolic-steroids. Have this information ready to be shared with your teen. It is common for teens to deny their steroid abuse. If you suspect that this will be the case with your teen, plan ahead by purchasing a home drug testing kit. If the results are positive, there is no more room for discussion on the matter. Give your teen a chance to admit their use before drug testing them.
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Consult a medical professional. Educate yourself on the dangers of steroids. Consider purchasing a home drug testing kit.
Article: . Think about your current family relationships. Identify the ones that are toxic, and distinguish them from the ones that are simply difficult. You may want to work with a mental health professional if you feel comfortable with this. A mental health professional can help you to identify toxic relationships. Abuse, constant negativity, and manipulation are several indications that a relationship is toxic. The line between a difficult relationship and a toxic one can be blurry. Trust your own judgment and keep in mind that some people may try to minimize what you are experiencing. However, if you know someone is abusive, then do not accept other people's excuses for them. Think about whether you can find ways to deal with dysfunctional family dramas without cutting relatives out of your life. Consider skipping certain family gatherings, standing up to bullies, or ignoring conflicts instead of arguing with your relatives. Finding a simple solution may not always be possible. However, de-escalating negative situations is often less stressful than cutting ties completely. Look into ALANON, which is a group that started as a way to help and support the family members of people with substance abuse. However, this organization has expanded to help people in all sorts of situations. Before you detach yourself from a relative, think about how the action may affect the rest of your life, including your other family relationships. Make sure you're prepared to deal with the potential negative consequences of cutting ties. For example, you might choose to cut ties with one sibling who has toxic tendencies and your others sibling may see this as an affront. As a result, you lose two siblings. You will have to weigh the costs of whether the toxic person is worth keeping around to preserve other relationships. Try making a pros and cons list to help you determine if severing the relationship is worth the benefits and costs. Keep it somewhere that you can read over it often. You may also want to ask a friend or family member to help you with making the list because they might think of some things that you would not. Just as breaking away from dysfunctional relatives will cause emotional pain or discord, it might also bring you peace. This is especially true if your relatives tend to muddy your life with their toxic behaviors. For instance, if you have family members who steal, lie, cheat, bully, or abuse drugs and alcohol, they likely cause you more stress than joy. Your mental health and peace of mind will benefit from stepping away from these people. Look over your pros and cons list if you have already made one. If not, then make a pros and cons list to help you understand the costs and benefits if you decide not to cut ties. Read over your list often and ask a friend or family member to help you add to it.
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Identify toxic relationships Brainstorm solutions. Think carefully about the costs of severing a relationship. Come to terms with the consequences of not cutting ties.