INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Colds may be common, but that doesn't mean you should ignore them. If possible, rest at home for a couple days or until you feel better. If you cannot miss school or work, go to bed early so you can sleep as much as you need potentially up to 12 hours. If you think you have a cold, go for an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen. You can also treat specific symptoms with remedies such as nasal sprays, decongestants, or cough syrups. Always check to make sure medications do not interfere with your existing medications and follow package instructions closely. Do not take decongestants for more than five days in a row. Consult a doctor before giving medicine to young children. Do not take aspirin if you are 18 years old or younger, due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Drinking plenty of fluids will help you recover faster. If you have sinus pain or a dry nose, it may also help to run a humidifier or inhale steam. Most colds go away after three or four restful days. If you feel worse after that time, or if you develop any new symptoms, see a doctor. Some more serious problems are easily mistaken for a cold, so don't hesitate to get a checkup. Seek medical attention right away if you feel short of breath, cough up blood or colored mucus (including yellow), or if deep breaths cause chest pain. Call a doctor if your sore throat lasts more than a week, or if it is accompanied by other throat symptoms such as pain while swallowing, swollen glands, white patches, or rash. Take your temperature regularly. If you have a fever, you may have the flu after all. If your symptoms don't match the flu or a cold, see a doctor immediately. If you have certain health conditions, any symptoms of a cold should be evaluated. Even if you don't think you have a fever, see a doctor if you have any of the following conditions: Asthma Diabetes Kidney or liver disease Lowered immunity A history of strokes or transient ischaemic attacks

SUMMARY: Get plenty of rest. Take medication to relieve symptoms. Stay hydrated. See a doctor for new or worsening symptoms. Get medical help if you have certain health conditions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most basement water problems aren't the result of problems in the basement, but the result of poor outdoor drainage. Before you go tearing up your basement, check to make sure you don't have other problems first. Make sure your gutters are unclogged and free of leaves and other debris, and that water can flow easily through them into the downspouts. Make sure your downspouts carry water far enough away from the house and that you're not getting back flow. The downspouts should dump water 45 feet (1.21.5m) away from the foundation. Make sure the soil around your foundation slopes at least a couple of feet away from the house. If you've got pits that catch the water and force it downward, you might have problems getting water in your basement. Correct these issues before thinking about a sump. Most homes built in the last thirty years have foundations built upon a certain amount of gravel to correct for inconsistencies in the excavation process. If you've got contact with the builder of the home, you should be able to figure this out, or ask neighbors with similar homes whether or not this is the case. You might not know this until you break through the floor, which is another reason you want to explore alternatives before you get in over your head. You'll want to place the sump near a wall in the basement, since the sump pump discharge will need to exit the basement and travel at least 10 feet (3.0m) outside to discharge. Look for a spot that will be easy to work in, and where you can punch a hole through a rim joist to reach outside. Stay at least 8" away from the foundation wall, to avoid hitting any footings. Make sure you're not going to cut into the waterline. If the water enters your home through the wall, you'll be fine, but check the building codes in your area to make sure where the line will be if it comes in under the home. Typically, the pipes will run from the street, 46 feet (1.21.8m) away from the sewer pipe. Leave a 34 inch (7.610.2cm) gap around the liner to make it easier to fit the liner in the hole (you will fill in the gap with gravel and concrete later).

SUMMARY: Check out your basement during a good rain. Determine if you've got a gravel foundation under your concrete floor. Look to see if you have a good location for a sump. Trace the outline of the sump liner on the floor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on the extent of the relationship you just left, you may want to seek counseling to talk through your experiences. It can be a good idea to work with a professional to understand the relationship and your partner's behaviors. After ending an abusive relationship where you didn't feel secure, you will need time to feel safe again. This might mean feeling safe physically, feeling safe from criticisms and insults, feeling safe from poverty or other financial abuse, and feeling safe in your actions and behaviors. You might look to feel safe physically by taking a self-defense class. You might begin to feel safe from financial abuse by getting a job and building up your savings account. The end of your relationship can leave you feeling depressed, guilty, lost or anxious. Let yourself express these feelings. Do something creative, like artwork or journaling, to work out some of these feelings. After you get out of an unhealthy relationship, it's a good idea to take time to reconnect with yourself. Do the activities that you enjoy doing, whether it's cooking or hiking or skiing or watching movies. Focus on what you need to feel healthy again. When you start thinking about getting into a new relationship, you will likely enter into it with caution and perhaps a little trepidation. Be optimistic about the possibilities for a new relationship. But if you sense you are getting into the same patterns as your previous relationship, break it off immediately. Don't get yourself into a similar cycle as the previous time. Identify qualities you want in a partner. After an abusive relationship, take time to figure out your priorities for a successful and healthy relationship. Put yourself as a priority. Breaking off a possessive relationship can be extremely difficult, especially if you've been entrenched in it for a long time. Be strong and believe in your ability to heal. Give yourself positive affirmations so that you know you've made the right decision.

SUMMARY:
See a mental health professional. Reestablish your sense of safety. Allow yourself to grieve. Take time for yourself. Enter into new relationships cautiously. Be strong and believe in yourself.