Problem: Article: If self-help strategies don't help you to stop living in fear, the next step might be to see a doctor. Make an appointment with your family doctor and explain what's been going on. Ask for a referral to see a mental health provider. A psychiatrist or psychologist can diagnose your case and determine if you are experiencing an anxiety disorder like obsessive compulsive disorder or social phobia. A thorough diagnosis can help improve your chances of successful treatment. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is focused on challenging unrealistic thoughts about your fears, is a great choice for treating anxiety disorders. You might also benefit from exposure therapy, which involves gradual exposure to the situations that frighten you. Ask your mental health provider to walk you through the benefits of each type of therapy and help you decide which is right for treating your fear and anxiety. Talk to your doctor to see if antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds are a good choice for you. Depending on the severity of your anxiety, a combined course of therapy and medications may help you stop living in fear. Certain chemicals in the brain can become unbalanced and cause feelings of fear to worsen. Psychiatric drugs may help bring these chemicals back into balance so that you can better manage anxiety and live a more satisfying life. Join meetings with others in your area or online who are dealing with fear and anxiety. In support groups, you can share coping strategies and get encouragement from people who understand what you're going through. Ask your mental health provider for recommendations for anxiety support and self-help groups nearby. Ask those closest to you for support when you feel overcome by fear. You might say, "I'm struggling with crowds. Will you sit with me at the concert?" Reach out to your loved ones to help you gain the confidence you need to deal with your fears. Whenever possible, try to make specific requests so they have a clear understanding about how they can help.
Summary: Get diagnosed by a doctor. Participate in therapy to change your thought patterns. Ease anxiety and obsessive thoughts with medication. Attend support group meetings. Confide in friends and family.

Problem: Article: While you do not need to wash them with detergent right away, you should always rinse out your Thinx as soon as you are done wearing them. This will help get most of the blood out. It is easiest to rinse the panties if you put them inside-out before you wash. This means that the seat of the pants where the blood has collected is facing out towards the tap. Focus the water on the seat of the panties where the blood has collected. The water might run pink or brown from the blood. If the thought of washing period blood makes you squeamish, you can wear gloves while you rinse out your Thinx. Do not twist or tear the panties. Instead, just gently crumple up the fabric and squeeze. The blood may run out of the panty. Rinse again and keep squeezing until the water runs clear. Once you have rinsed the panty, you can either wash it right away or wait until laundry day. You may even wait until your period is over to wash all of your Thinx panties together.
Summary: Rinse the Thinx immediately after you take them off. Pull the panties inside out. Run the Thinx under cold water. Squeeze out excess water. Hang to dry or wash immediately.

Problem: Article: DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. Different DAWs have different system requirements, so knowing which DAW you'll use can help you determine the kind of computer you'll need to build or buy. There are many DAWs available, so you should research the one best for you, but a few popular options include: Image-Line FL Studio, which is one of the more robust options in the Fruity Loops brand. As a bonus, this DAW generally includes free updates. Ableton Live is a popular choice among composers and performers. It integrates well with supplemental hardware, like synthesizers and the Push 2 controller. Think of controllers as a physical interface for your DAW. By pressing a button on a controller, you can create sound in your DAW. Steinberg Cubase Pro is a well-balanced DAW with specialized digital tools, like the chromatic adjustment function in the Sampler Track interface. Avid Pro Tools is perhaps the best known DAW among lay-producers. Pro Tools is a dependable DAW that you'll find in many studios. Apple Logic Pro is relatively easy to use, with clear labels and intuitive graphical user interface. However, this DAW is only available for Apple products. Reaper is a DAW you can download and use for a trial period of 60 days. Following that, you'll be asked to pay $60 or make a donation, but you'll still have the option to decline payment and continue using the program. or buy a computer. You can save money on computer costs with a low-end video card since you won't need sharp graphics to produce music. When using the DAWs Pro Tools, GarageBand, or Logic, consider buying a Mac, as these DAWs are either Mac only releases or run optimally with Mac specifications. Additionally: Prioritize laptops for live performing. If you don't plan on performing, a desktop computer will likely save you money, function better, and last longer. Choose a computer with a high processor speed. Your computer should have a 3.0 dual core processor, minimum. Outfit your music production computer with at least 8 GB of RAM and 500 GB of hard drive space. This will ensure you have enough space for a sound library and that your computer runs smoothly. Although DAWs can digitally reproduce many instruments, samples of live recordings often sound more authentic. For this reason, you may want or need equipment like keyboards, synthesizers, microphones, controllers, electric guitars, and more. This equipment can be very expensive. Prioritize equipment from the most to least useful. Save money over time and buy equipment one piece at a time to build your stockpile. When evaluating equipment usefulness, think about your personal skills and abilities. If you are a trained drummer, for example, a digital drum kit would likely be useful. Production equipment can also reduce the processing/emulation your computer must do, which can help your computer run smoother. Controllers and synthesizers can make physically interacting with your DAW much more intuitive and natural. Watch YouTube tutorials for the DAW you've selected. Familiarize yourself with its features. Take notes from experienced users and tutorials on how to make your DAW produce music most efficiently. Each DAW will be different and have different features. Even if you're somewhat familiar with the general layout of DAWs, it may take time and training before skillful usage comes naturally. There may be free courses online teaching how to use your particular DAW. Professional DAWs oftentimes have tutorials for owners. Search online to find and make use of these resources.
Summary: Select a DAW. Build Collect production equipment and accessories. Educate yourself about your DAW and equipment.

Problem: Article: Ordinary, single-sided Scotch tape is the easiest to use on nails. It can be completely clear or a little clouded, depending on what you like. Scotch tape is a transparent tape, called Sellotape or sticky tape in some areas. Tear off a strip of tape about two times longer than your whole fingernail. Put the tape on your finger so it covers the entire nail and extends past it, so the whole nail looks glossy. Press the sides of the tape down firmly, so the tape bends like a regular long nail would. If the tape is too wide, have an adult trim the tape with a pair of scissors. Brush the sticky underside of the tape with nail polish. This will make the nails last longer and stop them sticking to things but make sure not to touch anything while you wait for the polish to dry. If you have a nail buffer, use sides 3 or 4 to rub the bottom of the nail gently. Do this over the lower edge of the tape, and it will wear the tape down, making the line less visible.
Summary:
Pick a clear, shiny tape. Put a piece of tape over your nail. Cover the underside of the tape in nail polish. Buff the nail at the tape end (optional).