INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Overheating chocolate will make it very thick and hard to work with. To get the perfect texture, take your time as you melt the chocolate, and watch it carefully throughout the entire process. If you have a candy thermometer, make sure the chocolate does not exceed 115F (46C), or 110F (43C) if you are using milk or white chocolates, which are more heat-sensitive. Water causes chocolate to seize, or to thicken into a lumpy paste. Make sure your bowls and utensils are dry before you begin working with the chocolate, and do not add water in an attempt to thin out the chocolate. If a little water does accidentally get into your chocolate, adding more water can actually reverse the seizing process. Add 1UStbsp (15mL) of boiling water at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition. However, this will change the texture of your chocolate. Adding cold butter or oil can also cause your chocolate to seize. This is because the sugars cling together and separate from the fat when they cool too quickly, leading to a clumpy mess. Chilling your chocolate too quickly can also cause it to seize. Don't pour your chocolate into a cold bowl or use cold ingredients, and allow it to cool to room temperature before you place it into the refrigerator or freezer.

SUMMARY: Heat your chocolate slowly so it doesn't become too thick. Do not add water to your chocolate. Don't add cold ingredients to your chocolate.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have tried therapy and self-care techniques and continue to have anxiety symptoms, you may wish to be prescribed an anti-anxiety medication to help regulate your symptoms. Talk to your doctor or psychiatrist (a doctor who specializes in mental health conditions) about anti-anxiety medications. If you are struggling with severe symptoms that are preventing you from making changes you have discussed in therapy, it may be time to consider a medication. A counselor or psychologist is not able to prescribe medication. If you are currently seeing a counselor, however, you could consult with them about taking a medication Benzodiazepines help address the short-term symptoms of anxiety, and are commonly prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder as well as panic attacks. These drugs are often prescribed on their own, but are sometimes prescribed in conjunction with antidepressants. Benzodiazepines will provide relief of anxiety symptoms for a fixed amount of time, depending on the dosage and type of medication. The effects of the drug will eventually wear off. The most common side effects of this type of medication include nausea, blurred vision, headaches, confusion, fatigue, and nightmares. Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming. You may build up a tolerance to a benzodiazepine if you are taking it over a long period of time, and you may feel like you require a higher dosage to reap get the same effect from the medication. Doctors will usually prescribe this type of medication for a short period of time to avoid dependence issues. Or, your prescription may be only to use "as-needed," such as when a panic attack hits or when you're unable to sleep due to your anxiety. Antidepressants are usually a long-term anxiety treatment option. Antidepressants often need to build up in your system, so it can take a while before you begin to see improvement. It sometimes takes some trial and error in order to find the right antidepressant that works for you -- different people respond differently to them. Most commonly, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are used to treat anxiety. Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) can also be prescribed. Tricyclic antidepressants are also sometimes prescribed to treat anxiety. The most common side effects of antidepressant medication include nausea, weight gain, diarrhea, sleepiness, and sexual problems. Talk to your doctor right away if you experience new symptoms as the result of taking a medication. Some side effects are more common than others, and some can indicate a serious problem that requires medical attention. Side effects vary by medication, so it is important to read the information that is provided with your medication, and ask your doctor beforehand about what you can expect. Serious side effects requiring medical attention can include suicidal ideation, worsening anxiety, difficulty with thinking or remembering, or other unusual physical symptoms.

SUMMARY: Look into anti-anxiety medication. Talk to your doctor about benzodiazepines. Ask your doctor about antidepressants. Be aware of unusual side effects.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Eyeglasses are a good option for correcting astigmatism. They help to correct the irregular curve of your cornea and allow your retina to focus properly. Your optometrist will determine your glasses prescription so you can buy glasses to correct the astigmatism. Go to an eyeglasses store and try on glasses in person. Make sure the glasses feel comfortable when they sit on your nose and that they complement, rather than overwhelm, your face. You should feel confident when you wear them. If you want to buy eyeglasses online, you will need your prescription. Use a virtual try-on tool to see how the glasses will look on your face before you order them. Some eyeglass companies will offer to send you free samples of their frames so you can find the right one for you. Spray an eyeglass cleaner on the lenses and wipe them down with a smooth, dry cloth. Clean your glasses once a day, or several times a day, so your vision is not obscured by dust or dirt when you wear them. Keep your glasses in good condition by getting the screws in the arms tightened when needed. Your glasses should always sit flush against the sides of your face, with the arms on the glasses straight and even. Store your eyeglasses in a hard shell case to protect them and keep them in good repair. To correct astigmatism, you will need special toric contact lenses, rather than standard contact lenses. They are a good option if you don't like wearing glasses all the time and you are comfortable putting contact lenses in your eye. Your optometrist may recommend contact lenses if you play a lot of sports or are very active and do not want to have to worry about wearing eyeglasses. Children 12 years and older can wear contact lenses. However, they may need the help of a parent to put them in. Wash your hands and then remove the contact from the case. Place it on your index finger. Pull your upper and lower eyelids away from your eye with the other hand. Carefully place the contact on your eye. Release your eyelid and blink to keep the contact in place. If you have trouble putting in the contact lenses, speak to your optometrist for guidance. It may take some practice to get the hang of it. Use a hard shell case to store the contact lenses and keep them in specialized cleaning solution. Look for cleaning solution made specifically for contact lenses at a medical supply store or online. Replace the cleaning solution every time you use the lenses so they stay clean. Get a new hard shell case every 3 months to ensure the lenses do not get dirty.

SUMMARY:
Speak to your optometrist about getting eyeglasses. Try on eyeglasses to find ones that are comfortable and fit your face. Keep your eyeglasses clean. Get toric contact lenses if you'd prefer not to wear eyeglasses. Put the contact lenses in correctly. Keep the contact lenses clean.