Especially if the person uses the silent treatment often, recognize that this is a form of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse may go less detected than physical abuse, but it is still damaging and can affect your self-esteem, sense of self, and self-worth. If you feel isolated or humiliated as a result of the silent treatment, the person may be using it as a form of emotional abuse. Be firm in addressing the silence. Say, "This is abusive and I won't stand for it." You cannot change someone. If the person has promised to change yet no progress has been made, take some steps to deal with emotional abuse on your own terms. Involve the support of other people. You may need to leave the relationship. Consider if this is a pattern or a one-time occurrence. If it happens often, then it may be abuse. If it happens just one time, they you may want to have a follow-up conversation with the person to make sure it doesn't happen again. It's likely the person doesn't practice healthy boundaries, so it's up to you to create some. Start by identifying your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental limits. Think about what makes you feel upset or stressed and what you feel is intolerable in your relationships. Let the person know your boundaries and when they cross them. Be assertive in enforcing your boundaries. Say, "I refuse to engage in the silent treatment. Either you need to use a different approach or I can't be a part of this any longer." You can also say, "You might use the silent treatment, but I don't. We must discuss this." Ultimately, you can't change the other person, no matter how hard you try to make things better. If the relationship is abusive and harmful for you, consider walking away. Tell them you need to move on. Your well-being is more important than spending time around someone who has no qualms about emotionally abusing you. Don't accept emotional abuse in your life. You deserve relationships with people who are willing and capable of communicating in a mature and healthy manner. People who have long histories of this behavior aren't likely to be "fixed" for your friendship or relationship. In the end, you will be happier and have more time and space in your life for others who are ready for your friendship or love. The silent treatment is a form of attention, power, and control over another person and is a passive-aggressive approach in communication. Someone might use the silent treatment as a way to avoid conflict or deflect responsibility. At times, people use the silent treatment as a way to punish another person. Ultimately, the person lacks the ability to communicate their feelings appropriately. For example, a person may want to shift blame onto you instead of owning their faults. Or, they want to magnify your faults instead of recognizing their own. Whatever it is, the silent treatment makes you feel guilty or at fault instead of them.

Summary: Deal with abuse. Set boundaries. End the relationship. Consider what causes silent treatment.

The best way to treat your skin after electrolysis is to behave as though you have a mild sunburn. Use a lightweight lotion to make sure your skin gets plenty of moisture. This will help it to heal faster, help prevent scabbing and will relieve discomfort. Electrolysis leaves the hair follicle exposed for a short time after treatment. Touching or scratching your face can transfer bacteria to your vulnerable skin, leading to breakouts and infection. Try not to touch your face for the first 1-2 days after treatment. If you do need to touch your face, wash your hands first. If scabs form, allow them to fall off naturally. Picking at them can lead to scarring. If makeup gets into the hair follicle while it is healing, it can lead to irritation and possibly infection. Translucent powder is okay, but avoid all other forms of makeup for a day or two so your skin can heal. Make sure to protect your face from exposure to UVA and UVB rays after you undergo electrolysis. Sun exposure on recently treated skin can lead to a form of discoloration known as hyperpigmentation. You should always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 when you will be out in the sun, but it's especially important for the first 1-2 days after electrolysis, Sweating shortly after electrolysis can cause skin irritation and clogged pores, which can lead to an infection. Take a day or two off from the gym after your electrolysis treatment to ensure you get the best results.

Summary: Moisturize your skin after your appointment. Do not touch or scratch your skin after treatment. Do not wear makeup for 1-2 days after electrolysis. Wear a hat and SPF 15 sunscreen if you will be in the sun. Avoid strenuous exercise for 1-2 days.

Pain during urination and a need to go frequently and urgently are the main early signs of a UTI. If you notice these symptoms in yourself or someone in your care, schedule an appointment with a health care provider right away. You may feel the urgent need to urinate, but only pass a very small amount. Urine may appear cloudy, pink, red, or dark brown with a UTI. If you notice that your urine, or the urine of someone in your care, has an unusual appearance, schedule a visit with a healthcare provider. If you are using a catheter, hold the bag up to the light to check if it is clear. If you see cloudy residue, this may be a sign of a urinary tract infection in its early stages. If you have a UTI, your urine may smell strong or unpleasant. See a doctor if you notice that your urine smells bad, particularly if the smell is accompanied by other symptoms of infection (such as pain during urination or discolored urine). Some foods, like asparagus, can also affect the odor of your urine. For women, a UTI may cause pain in the center of the pelvis, in the area of the pubic bone. Pelvic pain can also be a sign of some other serious condition. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you or someone in your care experiences pelvic pain. UTIs in their early stages may cause a variety of other symptoms in the elderly, some of which may mimic other conditions. Schedule an appointment with a health care provider if you notice: Confusion. Light-headedness. Pale skin. A low-grade fever. For someone using a catheter, do a daily temperature check to catch any signs of infection early.
Summary: Watch for pain and urgency during urination. Look for cloudy or discolored urine. Note any unusual urinary odors. Pay attention to pelvic pain in women. Check for other early signs of a UTI.