Article: Some mild chronic pain can be controlled with common over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Follow the directions on the packaging for dosing and how often it can be taken to control your pain. It is important to not take too much pain medication, even if it is an over-the-counter medication. Taking too much can injure your organs and can even cause death in some rare cases, so follow the directions on the packaging and don't take multiple products without taking your overall dose into consideration. If you are on other medications, consult with your doctor before beginning a regime of taking pain medications. Over-the-counter pain medications could hide symptoms and make it difficult to determine the cause of your pain. Always consult with a doctor to make sure you don't have a serious condition that's causing the pain that you're covering up. Get a heating pad or a hot water bottle and apply moderate heat to the area in pain. Apply the heat for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how much pain you are in and if the heat is helping. A hot bath can also provide pain relief for large areas on the body. Putting heat on an area of pain will increase blood flow and circulation in that area. If you are having a hard time getting relief from your pain, draw a warm bath and stir 2 cups of Epsom salt into the water. Soak in the Epsom salt bath for at least 15 minutes to reduce pain in your bones, joints, and muscles. Epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate, helps pain because it is absorbed through the skin and then reduces inflammation once it is in the body. There is very little scientific evidence to prove that Epsom salt baths help with pain. There needs to be more research done to prove whether it is actually effective or if the relief comes from the relaxation and warmth of the bath. Make an ice pack or get a reusable ice pack out of your freezer if you need some relief from your pain. Wrap the pack in a towel to protect your skin and then apply it to the area in pain. Leave it in place for 10 to 15 minutes. Then let the area warm up for 15 minutes and apply the cold pack for 15 minutes again. Repeat this process for as long as you like. Ice works on inflammation near the surface, not other kinds of muscle pain or inflammation deep inside the body. Do not use ice on stiff muscle or joints. Heat will be much better for relieving that type of pain and discomfort. Ice can reduce pain for hours, even if it is only applied for 15 minutes at a time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take an over-the-counter pain medication. Use heat to reduce pain in your muscles. Soak in a bath that contains Epsom salt. Apply ice to a focused area of the body that is in pain.
Article: A personality disorder is a long-term pattern of behavior that differs significantly from what is socially acceptable. Often, people with personality disorders don't realize they have a problem. The person's thoughts may be inflexible. This type of behavior is often observed in the person's thoughts, mood/disposition, and social relationships. A personality disorder affects a person's ability to approach employment, day-to-day life, and social relationships, often resulting in problems in these areas and emotional distress. Personality disorders do not occur in episodes and are pervasive in the person's day-to-day life. It can be difficult to differentiate suspicious and paranoid ideation from schizophrenia. With schizophrenia, people tend to lose contact with reality and enter into a state of psychosis. Usually, if psychotic symptoms are present then it is schizophrenia. Someone with schizotypal personality disorder may experience delusions and/or hallucinations, however, these episodes are not as frequent, intense, or prolonged as those of a schizophrenic episode. Schizotypal is considered a less severe diagnosis than schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia truly believe their reality is correct and those with schizotypal personality disorder may be receptive to feedback that their reality is distorted. Autistic people can also be very eccentric, have few friends, and be nervous in social situations (usually due to bad experiences). However, they experience developmental delays and do not develop paranoia or delusions unless another disorder is present. Autistic people can usually carry on a logical conversation, and although they can be easily fooled, they are able to distinguish between fantasy and reality. Autistic people are likely to display passionate and intense interests, sensory over- or under-sensitivities, developmental delays and quirks, disorganization, difficulty understanding social skills, and stimming. People with schizotypal PD typically do not. Many people with schizotypal personality disorder experience intense social anxiety. Social relationships with others may be difficult or impossible due to paranoid fears such as being spied on or being followed. Even once familiar with a new person, someone with schizotypal personality disorder may continue to experience extreme anxiety. People with schizotypal personality disorder are also at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, other personality disorders (such as paranoid personality disorder), suicide, and problems with drugs or alcohol. Those with schizotypal personality disorder may be at a higher risk for a psychotic episode, typically in response to stress. While little is known about the causes of schizotypal personality disorder, it does appear to have a genetic link. People with schizotypal personality disorder are more likely to have a relative with schizophrenia. Generally, personality disorders are diagnosed in adulthood. Because personality is constantly changing during development, children and teens do not typically receive this diagnosis. Some early warning signs include having poor social skills and few interpersonal relationships. These patterns may begin to emerge in childhood.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know what qualifies a personality disorder. Differentiate from schizophrenia. Differentiate from autism. Note the presence of other disorders. Look at family history.
Article: It is important that the boxes all be about the same size, or at least that they fit together end-to-end with no gaps in between the boxes. You'll be cutting holes in the boxes and you don't want your bunny to be able to squeeze out of the maze in gaps between the boxes. You'll probably need at least five boxes, depending on the size of the boxes and the amount of space you have to build the maze. If you have more space, you can use more boxes. Put the boxes together and decide where to cut the holes. You'll want to put holes only on some sides so that the rabbit is led towards the end of the maze. However, you might also include a few dead ends to keep your rabbit thinking. To make a dead end in the maze, you'll just cut a hole in a box that goes one direction, but then have no other holes in the box it leads into. That way, your rabbit will have to turn around and go back the way it came to continue the maze. Once you have designed your maze, start cutting holes in the boxes with scissors or an X-Acto/utility knife. Make sure the holes are big enough for your rabbit to hop through without getting stuck or feeling restricted. It might be helpful to decide what size and shape you want the holes to be beforehand and create a template. Then you can simply trace the template on each box where you want the hole to be so that you're sure all the holes will be big enough for your bunny. Make sure you use extreme caution when using a sharp blade of any kind. If you are a kid, ask your parents to help you or supervise you during this step. Once you have cut holes in all the boxes, you'll need to make sure the maze sticks together. If you forget this step, the boxes may start sliding apart as your rabbit hops around inside. Use glue or double-sided tape (or tape that you fold around to make it double sided) to stick the sides of each box together. You could even tape together the top edges of the boxes for added security. Now your maze is complete and you can let your rabbit wander through. Try putting some treats at the end of the maze to entice your rabbit to go all the way to the end. You can also add some newspaper or bedding throughout the maze to make it more comfortable for your rabbit.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gather some boxes. Design your maze. Cut holes in the boxes. Put the boxes together. Set your rabbit loose in the maze.