meals per day. Like sleep, nutrition is also important in the recovery process. Each meal should contain a portion of protein, fiber, and fruits or vegetables. Avoid foods that are high in sugar and fat like junk food, candy, and fast food. For example, eat 2 eggs, a bowl of oatmeal, and a peach for breakfast. Eat a turkey or chicken sandwich with avocado, tomatoes, and lettuce for lunch. For dinner, eat rotisserie chicken with a side of broccoli and rice. Foods with magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, like EPA and DHA, may help you recover from a concussion. Sometimes, a doctor may recommend that you take supplements, like broccoli extract, selenium, vitamins B3, C, and D, glutathione, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), and curcumin. These supplements may reduce inflammation and help feed your brain. Never begin a supplement regimen without speaking to your doctor first. Alcohol and caffeine can slow your recovery process or worsen your symptoms. Both illegal drugs and over-the-counter medications that your doctor hasn't approved of can also slow the recovery process. They may even put you at risk of further injury. Avoid these until your doctor says it is ok. If you are addicted to a drug, you may need to work with a drug counselor to help you through the recovery process. The only drugs you should be taking are the ones your doctor has prescribed or approved of. Take them as directed. Do not stop taking your medications until your doctor says it is safe to do so. Your doctor will want to see you after 1 to 2 weeks to assess your recovery. Even if you are feeling better, make sure to follow up with your doctor. Your doctor will assess your recovery process and make recommendations based on your progress.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat 3 healthy Ask your doctor if supplements could help you recover. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and caffeine. Take your medications as prescribed. Contact your doctor to re-assess your symptoms.

Cluster A personality disorders are defined by behavior that may appear strange or eccentric to other people. Someone with a disorder from this group may have unusual ideas or suffer from distorted thinking. Poor social skills and social isolation are common in people with these disorders. Paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders are included in Cluster A. Make sure that you do not label your partner, even if your suspect that they might have this disorder. Personality disorders are a spectrum of symptoms and it is possible to have some symptoms, but not have the disorder. If your partner finds that the symptoms are interfering with their life, then they should see a mental health professional for a diagnosis. If your partner believes other people are out to get them or are plotting against them, even when there is no evidence this is the case, they might have paranoid personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by mistrust, being quick to take offense, and being secretive. Someone with paranoid personality disorder may read too much into other people's actions or believe that others are sending them hints and messages through innocuous behaviors. If your partner frequently accuses you of being unfaithful, it could be another indicator of paranoid personality disorder, or it could just be regular jealousy. Diagnostic criteria can blend in with other behaviors, so not all behaviors can be considered as part of a disorder. If your partner appears emotionally flat and uninterested in spending time with other people, they may have schizoid personality disorder. Someone with schizoid personality disorder may seem to have few friends, interests, or goals in life. Consider your partner's desire for intimacy and sex. Many people with schizoid personality disorder have little or no sex drive. They may also avoid emotional intimacy. However, lack of sexual attraction or drive can also be a sign of asexuality, which is normal and healthy. Don't confuse schizoid personality disorder with schizotypal personality disorder or schizophrenia. Their names and a few of their symptoms are similar, but people with schizoid personality disorder do not experience delusions or psychosis. Someone with odd ideas, poor social skills, and paranoid tendencies may have schizotypal personality disorder. If your partner has this disorder, they might come off as eccentric in their interactions with others. They may also have trouble displaying appropriate emotions and be unreasonably afraid of other people. For example, if your partner believes they are telepathic or attempts to pick out coded messages on TV, this could indicate they have schizotypal personality disorder. Schizotypal personality disorder is not the same thing as schizophrenia. The two conditions share similar symptoms, but schizophrenia is more severe.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand Cluster A disorders. Think about whether your partner is overly suspicious of other people. Notice if your partner has difficulty forming close relationships. Look for strange, magical, or delusional beliefs.

When you are working, go through and silence and turn off as many of your electronic devices as you can. You might even go so far as to put a "do not disturb" sign on your door. This minimizes the temptation to take small social media or email breaks, which eventually add up to huge time wastes. It's a good idea to let your family and friends know that you are really swamped at work. Tell them that you will not be taking personal calls during business hours until you get caught up. If you must check your email or voicemail for work, set specific times to do so. For example, fifteen minutes into every hour you will spend a maximum of five minutes looking at your emails and messages. If it is not feasible to shut off your email or phone long term, guarantee a chunk of work time by pushing a "no interruptions" rule. Set a timer for 30 minutes (or the maximum time that you are comfortable with) and then work at a fast pace until the time runs out. When the timer dings, that is the signal to your coworkers that you are available again for conversation. If you are in a loud or very busy environment, you could try putting on headphones and listening to some non-distracting music or no music at all. If your coworkers ask about this rule, you might say, "I'm really trying to cut into my work backlog this week. If you see me working with the timer on, if you can wait until it goes off to talk with me I'd really appreciate it." Aim for one ten-minute break every two hours, aside from lunch. Set a timer on your phone to keep you on track. Squeeze out every bit of enjoyment from these few minutes. Take a quick walk outside. Close your eyes and just relax. Read a few pages of your favorite book. Do a few fast runs up and down the office stairs. This may not be the most popular suggestion, but it can work wonders for your productivity. Make a decision to arrive at work 30 minutes earlier and leave 30 minutes later, or something similar. Keep up this pace until your backlog begins to disappear. Or, devote one weekend day just to tackling your to-do projects. Make sure to keep a proper work-life balance when extending hours. If you work too much, you run the risk of working slower and even suffering burn-out. Signs of burn-out include mood swings and caring less and less for your work. Your family might also comment if work takes up too much of your life.
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Turn off your email, phone, and social media. Set a "no interruptions" timer. Take short, purposeful breaks. Extend your workday or work weekends.