Write an article based on this "Notice whether the person's eating habits have changed. Pay attention if they complain about being tired all the time. Look for changes in their social habits. Notice self-medicating behaviors."
article: Many people who are depressed start eating more or less than usual. They may also start making uncharacteristic choices about which foods to eat. For example, if someone who usually cooks healthy meals starts living on a diet of convenience food, they may be depressed. If you don't see what your friend or family member eats on a regular basis, pay attention to changes in their weight, which can indicate over- or undereating. Someone who is depressed might sleep much more than usual or be unable to sleep. They might also feel constantly exhausted, no matter how much sleep they get. Some indirect signs of this may be that they can't get to work or school on time, or if when you have plans in the evening they often leave early because they are tired. Depression can cause both physical and mental fatigue. Withdrawing from friends and family is a worrisome sign, even if the person still appears happy on the outside. If the person you're concerned about has started spending significantly more time alone lately, it could be a red flag indicating depression. For example, a depressed person might spend an increasing amount of time locked in their bedroom, avoid going out with friends, and stop having lunch with coworkers. They may stop responding to your texts or calls and may turn you down if you try to make plans with them. Someone with depression may use substances or activities to numb their feelings. Keep an eye on your friend or family member and notice if any of their habits, such as drinking or shopping, are becoming excessive. This could indicate that they're using the behavior as a coping strategy. Alcohol, drugs, comfort food, and excessive internet use are a few of the most common ways people self-medicate their pain. Behavioral signs of drug or alcohol abuse include: neglecting responsibilities at school or work, unexplained financial issues, secretive or suspicious behavior, sudden change in friends, mood swings, sudden change in personality, lack of motivation, appearing "spaced out" or hyperactive, paranoia, anxiety. Physical signs of drug or alcohol abuse include: bloodshot eyes, change in sleeping habits, sudden weight loss or gain, deterioration of physical appearance, tremors, slurred speech, impaired coordination.

Write an article based on this "Decide how much of the newspaper you want to read. Skim the headlines and pictures on all of the pages, one at a time. Start on the first page. Read the first paragraphs of the articles. Read every article in a section. Set aside each section as you complete it."
article: Sometimes, you may want to read a particularly long newspaper, like the Sunday edition, or you may have a requirement for a course in school. If you have limited time but you want to read the whole paper, your strategy will be different than if you need to read specific sections for an assignment. If you need or want to read the entire paper, but have only a small window of time, plan to use previewing and skimming strategies. If you have an assignment or a particular topic you're interested in reading about, then you'll be focused on the finding only the appropriate articles quickly and reading them carefully. The front page section is the most valuable "real estate" in the paper, and the editors reserve it for the biggest or most popular stories. Reading the headlines will give you an idea of the most important happenings, either locally, nationally, or internationally, and the images are chosen to establish the central or most interesting idea in a given story. This overview should take about three minutes, and you'll have a better idea of where you want to start. The most important story, by long newspaper tradition, should appear at the top right of the front page. The second-most important story will appear at the top left. Also, editors use larger type for "bigger" stories. Checking the table of contents, if you're looking for a particular topic, section, or article, will save you time, since you won't have to search the newspaper blindly. Some newspapers include mini-headlines at the very top of the page to catch readers' attention for stories in interior sections of the paper, such as sports or entertainment.< Each time you begin a new article, read just the first paragraph or two. Newspaper articles always start with a "lede" or "lead," which contains the most important information. The rest of the article fills out the story with details, in order of importance. If you're reading efficiently, the first paragraph should give you enough information for a general understanding of the topic. If something in an article catches your attention, keep reading, but be ready to move on if your curiosity is satisfied. If you're reading for an assignment, use the lede to help you set up your summary notes, as it's the "Main Idea" of the passage. Articles should answer the questions: "Who? What? Where? How?," so use those questions to structure your notes, if necessary. If an article in full contains a "jump line," or instructions to continue the story on another page, complete that story on the new page, and then return to the original section to continue reading. Avoid starting on the new page and possibly wasting time later trying to remember which articles you'd forgotten to read in earlier sections. You can also simply skim all of the articles, especially if you're in a hurry but want to get a snapshot of the main ideas. If you're reading for an assignment, or if you have a particular subject of interest, you can also scan all of the articles for key words of your topic. You can then read just those articles more carefully. If you have space and want the encouragement that you're reading at a good pace, setting the completed sections aside will provide you with a tangible reminder of your accomplishments.

Write an article based on this "Try not to take rejection personally. Be brave. Stop soothing yourself with social media. Maintain a realistic attitude. Value your friends."
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Rejection is always a possibility when you put yourself out there. You will not like everyone you meet and vice versa. If rejection happens, have a healthy outlook. A person may decline your invitation for many reasons. A person may be too busy to hang out or have prior commitments. If someone does reject you, it is not because something is wrong with you. Maybe the two of you were not a good fit. Be proud of yourself for trying to make friends and try to learn something from the experience. Keep trying to befriend the same acquaintance. Try to make plans with someone a couple of times before giving up.. The only time you should give up sooner is if you're given a clear indication that your goodwill isn't wanted. Keep trying to make friends with other people. Even if one person rejects your friendship completely, that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. After you've given up on one person, continue trying to make friends out of your other acquaintances. Making new friends is exciting and scary at the same time. Try different strategies to meet new people. The hardest part is actually going to that first group meeting and getting out of the house. It is okay to be nervous, just push through your feelings and go.. There will be times when you look silly, are embarrassed, or feel awkward. Some interactions will go really well and others will not. All of that is perfectly fine, and it is not a big deal. Social media is great in a lot of ways, but oftentimes, it acts as a crutch that prevents people from pushing themselves into real life social situations. When you feel lonely, turn off your computer and head out, call up a friend, or try to meet with an acquaintance. You must get out of the house to meet people and form friendships. Social media websites offer the greatest benefit when they keep you more connected to your friends. If your social media accounts only give you an excuse to avoid real, meaningful contact with people, they're doing more harm than good. Forming friendships is a process. Both you and the other person must put in time and effort. It usually takes 6 to 8 significant interactions for people to come friends, and it may take years before you feel as if you can really confide in another person. Most adults have a fairly small social circle. Even when you've had some success, you may only be close with two or three different friends. You may have different friends to meet different needs in your life. Some friends are for regular happy hour or lunches, while you may go hiking with another friend. Working on a couple of close friendships or gathering a huge circle of casual friends are both options. Do whatever makes you happy. Keep in touch with your old friends and continually work on your relationship with any new friends you make. If you have hung out with someone and had a good time, invite them out again and keep in touch. Some friendships will take more time to grow than others. Some of your new friendships may start out great and then burn out. This is completely normal. Try to schedule regular times to meet with your friends. If both of you are able to meet each Friday for an hour, go for it. For friends who are a bit busier, set aside at least one regular time to meet each month, like each second Sunday afternoon or every third Thursday evening.