INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's possible that your girlfriend is mad at you, but it's also possible that she's going through something tough that has nothing to do with you. Either way, if you are getting negative feelings from her, don't push her to talk right away. Give her some time to cool down. This will also give you time to think through your own feelings. Has your girlfriend's behaviour actually changed toward you? Is it possible that you're feeling depressed or anxious about something, and that you're imagining that her behaviour is worse than normal? It's possible that she has always been a bit cold toward you, but that as the relationship gets older, you are realizing that you don't like the way she behaves. Have you been through anything difficult recently? Maybe you've been demanding more attention from her lately, and she's having a hard time meeting your needs, which has resulted in her pulling away. She may be ignoring you, but if she's struggling with depression, she might not even realize it. Signs of depression include difficulties concentrating and making decisions; fatigue; feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and/or worthlessness; insomnia or excessive sleeping; irritability; loss of interest in pleasurable activities such as sex or date nights; overeating or loss of appetite; anxiety; suicidal thoughts and/or destructive behaviour. If you think your girlfriend might be depressed, there are things that you can do to help. As tempting as it may be to ignore her back or try to make her jealous, it's not healthy or productive to do so. In addition, if your girlfriend is depressed or struggling with some other difficult personal problem, ignoring her back will only make things harder for her, and could really damage your relationship. The "Elastic Band Theory" suggests that you can make someone want you by pulling away from them. It may work for some people in the short term, but it is not the type of behaviour that you can build a healthy relationship on. One piece of positive advice that you can take from the "Elastic Band Theory" is that people in relationships need space to do their own thing, otherwise they will tire of one another or begin to take one another for granted. You can take time for yourself and still be kind and respectful to your girlfriend. Don't ignore her, but do make sure that you have a life outside of her. Try not to dwell on how hurt/upset your girlfriend's behaviour is making you feel. Remind yourself that she can't actually "make" you feel anything, and that you have a choice: you can choose to acknowledge that you're upset, but to not let it hold you back from enjoying life. Do things that make you feel good: visit with friends, go to the gym, pick up hobbies (for example, playing guitar, making movies, or hiking).

SUMMARY: Give her space. Ask yourself if she's actually ignoring you. Consider that your girlfriend may be depressed. Avoid the temptation to ignore her back. Take care of yourself.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can find this salt in pharmacies. It is often added to bathes to soothe aching muscles. Although it contains the word "salt," this product is not edible. Thanks to its pure-white color, however, the food coloring will show up much better compared to real sand. Regular table salt will also work for this method. If you want to make edible colored sand, use white, granulated sugar instead. How long this takes depends on how dry or humid it is in your home. For most people, this will take overnight. You can speed up the drying process by spreading the salt out on a baking sheet or tray. Make sure that you use a separate sheet/tray for each color, however.

SUMMARY: Purchase a bag of Epsom salt. Open the bags and let the salt dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Eye mites carry bacteria that can cause infection, especially if you have rosacea. If you have rosacea, pay attention to any changes in your eyes. Signs of an allergic reaction include: Watery eyes Eyes that hurt Red eyes Swollen eyes Most people know when they have an eyelash in their eye because it feels like something is in your eye. Eye mites can also make you feel like a foreign body is in your eye. Your eyelids may also feel itchy and you might experience a burning sensation in your eyes. You should also consider if your vision has changed. If your eyesight becomes blurry, you may have eye mites. Unfortunately, you won't be able to look at your eyelashes and eyelids and tell if you have eye mites. They're so small that they can only be seen under magnification. But, you may notice your eyelids become thicker or crusty if you have eye mites. And, you might lose eyelashes if you have mites. Your eyelid can also look red if you have eye mites, especially along the margin or edge. The risk of eye mites increases as you age. Some studies estimate that over 80% of people over the age of 60 have eye mites and that these tiny creatures may are present on many children too. People with the skin disorder rosacea often have eye mites. Eye mites are just as common in men as in women with a similar distribution worldwide regardless of race. If you experience any of these symptoms, you might have eye mites. Unfortunately, they're so small that you can't tell if you have them just by looking at your eyes. And, since many of these symptoms could be caused by other eye problems, you'll have to go to the doctor to know if you have eye mites. You can also ask your eye doctor to make an eye mites diagnosis or check your eyes for another eye condition that could be causing your symptoms. Your doctor will have you sit at a slit-lamp. If you've ever had your eyes checked, the eye doctor used a slit-lamp. You sit with your chin and forehead on a support while a bright light and microscope examine the front of your eye. The doctor will look for the small mites which will be attached to the base of your eyelash. Sometimes, the doctor will pull out an eyelash or two to examine under a microscope. Some doctors will pull an eyelash in order to show you the mites under the microscope. If the doctor doesn't see any mites, you'll be checked for other conditions that could be causing your eye irritation (like allergies or a foreign object in your eyes).

SUMMARY:
Watch for allergic reactions. Think about how your eyes feel. Look at your eyes. Consider your risk factors. Contact your doctor. Get an exam.