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Find a tub or basin large enough for your blanket to fit in and fill it up with cool water. Mix in mild detergent and let it spread through the water. You'll essentially be doing the same thing as a washing machine on a gentle setting, only manually, which gives you greater control over how the blanket is treated and helps ensure that every part gets clean. Don't fill the tub up too much or it may overflow when you put the blanket in. Using soft, kneading strokes, drag the blanket back and forth in the soapy water. It's best to take hold of one section of the blanket for a few passes, then smooth it out and wash a new section. Do this until the blanket has been cleaned thoroughly. Take the blanket out of the tub and let the saturated water run out. Fold the blanket in half two or three times and then use both hands to apply pressure to the blanket, squeezing out excess water. Pressing the blanket is a safer alternative to wringing it out, which can stretch the fabric out of shape. Give the blanket another quick wash in some plain cool water. This will rinse away any detergent that might have soaked into the blanket. Swish the blanket through the water, touching each section individually. Make sure there are no traces of soap remaining on the blanket. Drain and refill the tub with fresh water until it remains clear after rinsing. You may need to do this several times. Make sure you hand wash delicate fabrics like wool, silk and linens. These fabrics are woven from natural fibers and may be irreparably damaged if treated with harsh washing methods.

summary: Fill a tub with cool water and add detergent. Swish the blanket through the water. Press out excess water. Wash again using plain water.

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There are two basic categories of ADHD medication: stimulants (such as methylphenidate and amphetamine) and non-stimulants (such as guanfacine and atomoxetine). Hyperactivity is treated successfully with stimulant medication because the brain circuitry being stimulated is responsible for controlling impulsivity and improving focus. Stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall) help regulate neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and dopamine). Stimulants have fairly common side effects of decreased appetites and trouble sleeping. Sleep issues often can be resolved by lowering the dosage. Your doctor may also add a prescription to improve sleeping such as clonidine or melatonin. Non-stimulant medications may work better for some persons with ADHD. Non-stimulant anti-depression medications are often used to treat ADHD. These help regulate neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and dopamine). Some of the side effects may be more worrisome. For instance, youth taking atomoxetine must be monitored closely for potential increased suicidal ideation. Side effects from guanfacine may include drowsiness, headache and fatigue. Deciding on the right form and specific prescription of medication is tricky because different people respond differently to different medications. Work with your doctor to find the right form and dosage for you. For example, many medications can be taken in an extended-release format, which erases the need to deal with dosing at school or work. Some individuals decline regular usage of medication and take it only on a situational basis. In these cases, individuals want a fast-acting version. In older children and adults who learn to compensate for their ADHD challenges, medication may become unnecessary or be reserved for special occasion usage, such as when taking college entrance exams or finals. Some people with ADHD may have trouble remembering to take their medication, or they may take two pills in one day. By using a weekly pill container, you can be sure to take your medication once per day. Your medication's effectiveness may change depending on certain factors. The effectiveness may change depending on growth spurts, hormonal fluctuations, diet and weight changes, and as resistance builds up.

summary: Ask your mental health professional about medication. Monitor side effects from stimulants. Ask about non-stimulant medication. Work with your doctor to find the right form and dosage. Use a pill container. Check in with your doctor periodically to assess your prescription.

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Some children with OCD have obsessions about cleanliness and become afraid of being contaminated, contracting diseases, and becoming ill. They may worry about close person-to-person contact or develop fears of dirt, food, or certain places or things they believe are unsanitary or infectious. Although it can be hard to observe an obsession, you can be on the look out for the compulsions that can result from an obsession with cleanliness: Your child may avoid certain locations, such as public restrooms, or certain situations, such as social events, because they fear contamination. Your child may become strangely habitual. For example, they may eat the same food over and over again because it is supposedly contamination-free. Your child may begin to impose cleansing rituals on you and other members of your family in an attempt to ensure complete sanitation. Your child may even develop compulsions that seem contrary to an obsession with cleanliness. For example, they may refuse to bathe due to a fear of contamination. Some children with OCD develop obsessions with symmetry and order; they need processes to be "done right" and items to be arranged "correctly." As a result: Your child may develop very precise ways of handling, arranging, or aligning objects; they may do this in a highly ritualized way. Your child may become very anxious when items are not arranged correctly; they may panic or believe something terrible will happen. Your child may have trouble concentrating on schoolwork or other things because they are so preoccupied with these matters, which seem so inessential to you. Children with OCD can obsess about themselves or others being harmed. This obsession may manifest itself in a variety of compulsive behaviors: Your child may become very overprotective toward family members and close friends. Your child may try to make sure everyone is safe by checking and rechecking that doors are locked, appliances are turned off, and no gas leaks are present. Your child may devote several hours a day to performing ritualized tasks aimed at making sure that everyone is safe. Children with OCD may have violent intrusive thoughts, and they might become very worried that they will give into these thoughts and hurt themselves or others intentionally. They may begin to hate themselves or believe that they are bad people. As a result: Your child may be overcome with guilty feelings. They may seek forgiveness, confessing their thoughts to others and seeking reassurances of their love and affection. Your child may become emotionally exhausted and preoccupied with these thoughts. Though the anxieties may be mostly internal, you can be alert for signs of increased anxiety, depression, or exhaustion. Your child may draw or write about the violent behaviors over and over.
summary: Pay attention to fears of contamination. Note any excessive preoccupation with symmetry, order, and exactness. Watch for compulsions to keep loved ones safe. Notice any obsession about causing intentional harm.