Problem: Article: Tests such as the Pap smear are generally done once every two years; however, for women just starting out, it is recommended to undergo Pap testing yearly to establish a healthy baseline. Ask your doctor when you should return for your next routine exam. Note that, if there are any abnormal results on your Pap test (or in other parts of the breast or reproductive exam), your doctor may ask you to return sooner for follow-up care or additional tests. Problems like abdominal pain, vaginal discharge or wetness, burning sensations, an unusual or strong odor, severe menstrual cramps, or spotting between periods, warrant making an appointment. You can also see your doctor sooner if you have other reproductive questions that come up, such as a desire to start birth control pills, questions around safe sex and/or sexually transmitted infections, or questions surrounding pregnancy. Once you become sexually active, your doctor can guide you in selecting the best type of birth control for you. This may include prescription products that your doctor can prescribe for you. He or she will help monitor their use. Common forms of birth control include oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, patches, injections, condoms, vaginal devices like diaphragms, and intra-uterine devices, or IUDs. Remember that your doctor is trained to provide girls and women with the information they need to make the best choice for them in any area of reproductive health, so your doctor will always be willing to see you and offer you advice even if it is only around sexual health questions you may have and not for a routine exam. Your doctor will show you how to check your own breasts for lumps that may be cancerous, or otherwise of concern. Perform these exams regularly, and notify your doctor as soon as possible if you think you have felt a nodule or small bump inside your breast tissue.
Summary: Ask your doctor when to book your next appointment. See you doctor sooner if you have problems. Perform breast exams yourself.

Problem: Article: If you have a drywall ceiling that's in need of repair, it must be touched up before you paint over the ceiling. If you want to handle the task on your own, pick up supplies at a home-improvement store and repair drywall yourself. Or, if you're not comfortable handling the patch-up on your own, hire a drywall contractor to repair the damaged drywall. Ask the drywall contractor to do a skim coat to smooth out the ceiling once it's repaired. Applying a skim coat to the drywall before you paint will make the ceiling glisten after the coat of paint has been applied. If your ceiling is textured, gently paint a single layer by making straight top-to-bottom strokes with your roller brush. Overlap the strokes by about 1 inch (2.5cm). Do this delicately so that you don't end up knocking the textured material off of your ceiling. Applying a skim coat to the drywall before you paint will make the ceiling glisten after the coat of paint has been applied. If you try to paint the textured ceiling on your own and the job goes poorly, call a contractor to repair the paint job. Find a contractor in your area by searching online. For example, search for "professional painter business near me." Start in an upper corner of the ceiling and work your way down to the wall in straight lines. Each consecutive line must slightly overlap the previous stroke by at least 12 inch (1.3cm). Be smooth and consistent with all of your strokes so there are no curving roller marks on the wall. Essentially, you'll paint your vaulted ceiling as if it were a wall.
Summary: Repair damaged drywall before painting. Roll on a single light coat of paint for textured ceilings. Paint a vaulted ceiling from top to bottom.

Problem: Article: If you need someone to guarantee your apartment in Chicago, the landlord may not accept your parents in Florida. On a mortgage, your guarantor may need to be able to attend signings and other meetings. You will also need to consider what kind of assets and credit ratings your guarantor will need to possess. Ask the lender or landlord if they have a guarantor checklist. Based on the requirements of the loan or lease, make a list of people who would qualify. Common personal guarantors are parents, grandparents, in-laws, and siblings. Be realistic. If your family or close relationships do not have sufficient assets or credit rating, you may have to reconsider your plans. You will need to have as much information as possible, including the contract, the payment terms, the lender's guarantor requirements, your contingency plan, and a clear concise reason why you need his help. Anticipate his questions. What would you want to know if a family member was asking you to be his guarantor? Regardless of your personal relationship, this is a business deal. Be prepared for him to answer "no," especially if you have a poor credit and financial history. In the long run, the personal relationship is more valuable than an apartment or credit card. This is most applicable for residential rentals and mortgages. If you are moving to a new area, especially a high cost of living area, as a condition of your job, your employer may offer guarantor services. This is a legitimate question to ask during job interviews and transfers. As rental markets tighten, particularly in urban areas, some insurance companies have started offering guarantor services. For a one-time fee (usually around one month's rent,) the company will sign on as your guarantor for a residential lease. Commercial lease guarantors are an excellent resource for non-citizens coming to the United States for work or school. You may have considerable assets in your home country, but since suing you and your guarantor would be difficult, the landlord or mortgage company will want a domestic guarantor. If you are considering a commercial guarantor, ask for references in the form of landlords they have worked with. Contact the landlords and ask about their experiences with the guarantor. You can also check the Better Business Bureau for complaints. Check the default provisions carefully and what penalties you might face if your commercial guarantor has to pay off on your lease.
Summary: Determine your guarantor requirements. Make a list of qualified potential guarantors. Arrange an in-person meeting with your potential guarantor. Research resources with your employer. Consider a commercial guarantor.

Problem: Article: While withdrawal is very unpleasant, it isn't forever. Most people only experience withdrawal symptoms for 5 to 7 days, so things will improve if you stay on track with your plan. Review your reasons for quitting to remind yourself why this is important. Avoid spending time with people who dip, and stay away from places or events where you used to enjoy chewing tobacco. It's important, especially during the first few weeks, to protect yourself from these pitfalls. If you feel your resolve weaken as a result of an internal trigger, call a member of your support group or your therapist. Nicotine Anonymous and other support groups give you the opportunity to talk about what you're going through with people who have been there. Consider joining one in your area, or meet with friends who used to chew tobacco and are willing to share their experience with you. Search online for a local therapist that specializes in addiction. A therapist can help you work through the feelings of anticipation, excitement, and fear that come with making such a big decision. In addition, they can help you figure out a plan for getting through any withdrawal symptoms, which are as difficult emotionally as they are physically. Rationalizations are harmful thoughts that will try to convince you to chew again. Recognize these thoughts for what they are and have a plan for getting past them. For example, if you think to yourself, "What's the harm in chewing just one more time?" recognize that the thought is not based on reality and grab a chew replacement. Some common rationalizations include: "You have to die of something." "It's a free country." "I'm going to enjoy my life to the fullest."
Summary:
Remember that your withdrawal symptoms will end. Stay away from your tobacco triggers. Join a support group to talk with people who understand your struggle. Talk to a therapist for help with anxiety and withdrawal symptoms. Don't give in to rationalizations.