Excoriation disorder, where you feel the urge to constantly pick at your skin, as a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Compulsive skin picking is more than just a strong urge to pick at your skin. It can include recurrent picking that leads to open wounds, lesions, or other medical distress, and an urge so great that you can't stop your picking even if you make a concerted effort. Excoriation disorder is a compulsive urge that is not caused by illicit substances or medications. If something you're taking is causing your compulsion, look into adjusting that before seeking treatment for skin picking. Skin picking may also be a side-effect of other mental health problems. If you have another mental or psychiatric problem, talk to your doctor or therapist to see if that may relate to your skin picking, or if it is a true compulsion on its own. Pay attention to anxious thoughts or stressful situations that might lead to urges to pick your scalp. Try to notice if the urges occur more at specific places or times of the day. While you can't avoid all triggers, being aware of them can help you manage urges to pick your scalp. If you get stressed at work or school, for example, you can't just quit your job or stop going to school to avoid the trigger. However, you can develop strategies to manage urges, such as breathing exercises and distracting activities. For many people, urges to pick their skin or scalp occur more often at night and when they feel stressed or anxious. and think positive thoughts to resist urges. When you feel stressed or notice that you've been unconsciously picking, close your eyes and relax. Inhale deeply and fill your belly up with air. Count to 4 as you inhale, hold your breath for a 7 count, then count to 8 as you exhale slowly. As you breathe, imagine yourself in a calm, comfortable setting. Think positive affirmations, such as, "Everything is okay. These anxious feelings will pass. I have the power to resist the urge to pick my skin." Keep your hands busy until the urge to pick your scalp passes. Try playing with objects, such as stress balls, silly putty, or a fidget toy. Figure out which objects provide sensory distraction and satisfy your urges to pick. Touching a doll's hair and head could also help. Try a variety of objects, and see what works best for you. When you overcome an urge or go a day without pick your scalp, write an entry in your journal. Try adding a sticker to your journal entries to celebrate small successes. When resisting the urge to pick feels impossible, read entries about your past success. Reminding yourself that you've handled the challenge before can help you stay on track. You can also use a habit awareness app or device to help interrupt picking behaviors. If you're in a stressful situation or experience anxious thoughts, vent to a friend or relative. Even if you're not anxious about a specific stressor, reach out to a loved one for a distracting chat when you feel like picking. Venting about your stress can provide an outlet for the underlying cause of your urges to pick. A friendly conversation can keep your mind off of the urge in the moment. Cognitive behavioral therapy and other forms of talk therapy are effective treatments for compulsive skin picking. A mental health professional who specializes in body-focused repetitive behaviors can help you recognize and address the thought patterns that lead to compulsive behaviors. If necessary, they can also recommend an anti-anxiety or antidepressant medication. Try not to be afraid or ashamed of seeing a mental health professional. There's no difference between maintaining your physical health and mental well-being. Additionally, trust in your therapist, follow their advice, and do the "homework" they assign, such as affirmations and behavioral exercises. Your therapist is there to help you, so do your best to keep a positive mindset.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine if your picking is truly a compulsive behavior. Identify stressors that trigger scalp picking. Breathe deeply Squeeze a stress ball or play with a fidget toy. Keep a motivation journal to track your progress. Call a friend to distract yourself when you feel the urge to pick. See a therapist if you have trouble resisting urges on your own.

Q: Performing acts of service is a clear way to demonstrate love for someone. If you find yourself wanting to do things for your partner just for the purpose of making them happy, that's a good indicator that you're in love with them. For example, if you know that your crush hates to do the dishes, so you opt to do the dishes simply so they won't have to do a chore that they hate, you probably love the person. True love isn't selfish. If you find yourself in a relationship where you ask yourself what you'll get out of it, then you're probably not in love with the person. However, if you find yourself thinking of the other person's wants and needs before your own, that's a sign that you're in love. Going shopping or attending sporting events with your crush, even when they're not your favorite things to do, are signs that you love them. Going the extra mile for our partner is something we do when we're truly in love. When you have a passing attraction to someone, it's really hard to picture your future with that person. When you love someone, though, it's easy to imagine them as a part of your future plans. In fact, it's often hard to picture your future without them in it! Consider whether you have similar life goals. For example, do you want children with this person? Can you envision taking care of this person in old age? If you think of long term questions like these and find that you want your partner to be a permanent part of your life, then that means you're likely in love with them. Of course, physical attraction can't be the only factor to decide whether you love someone, but overall attraction is an important consideration. If you find yourself attracted to someone physically, mentally, and emotionally, that's a good sign that you're in love with them. All couples have disputes, but if you love your partner, then you will fight fair and avoid purposely hurting them. You might be more careless with friends, family, or even a temporary fling, but if you're in love with someone, you'll take their feelings into account, even during fights.
A: Choose to do things for them. Think of them first. Envision long-term plans with them. Have an attraction to them. Avoid hateful fighting.

Article: Apprenticeship applicants in Kentucky must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and pass a drug test. An apprenticeship is required to obtain an electrician license in Kentucky. An apprenticeship provides classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training for aspiring electricians. Most apprenticeship programs take 3 to 5 years to complete, and cost between $400 and $1,000 a year. Most apprentices are paid about 50 percent of the market rate during on-the-job training. Upon completion of an apprenticeship, students are qualified for both construction and maintenance electrical work. There are several options for apprenticeship programs in Kentucky. Choose a union apprenticeship program. Electrical unions like the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) offer apprenticeship programs. Each union sponsors aspiring electricians through its apprenticeship program, and then requires membership in the union upon completion of the program. Each union provides career placement assistance and continuing education opportunities. Union apprenticeships are offered throughout Kentucky. Select a state sponsored apprenticeship. Kentucky offers several state sponsored apprenticeship opportunities. Often funded by workforce development initiatives, the state sponsored programs provide classroom and on-the-job training. Participation in a state sponsored program may require you to relocate to the apprenticeship site in Kentucky. Candidates may apply for state sponsored apprenticeships in Kentucky through the Joint Apprentice Training Program, headquartered in Louisville. Consider an online electrician program. Online apprenticeship programs provide the opportunity for students to complete classroom training online. The online programs match students with local apprenticeship programs for on-the-job training. Ensure the online electrician program is accredited by the Kentucky Apprenticeship Council or the training hours may not be applicable to licensure.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Meet the apprenticeship requirements. Complete an electrician apprenticeship.