Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set up an online dating profile. Build your confidence so you can ask people out in person. Stay calm and casual when you ask someone on a date. Start with a brief encounter, like coffee or a drink. Go on second and third dates that allow you to talk. Stay open and optimistic instead of setting high expectations.

Answer: Try to be yourself when you fill out your profile. Talk about positive things, like your hobbies and things you like, instead listing your annoyances or boasting about being the best at something. Read everything you write out loud, and make sure it sounds conversational instead of clunky or cocky. Try to set realistic expectations, proceed slowly, and listen to your instincts. If you hit it off with someone via email or text, move on to phone conversations and schedule a date. While you don't want to rush things, it's important to work on building a connection with someone instead of just texting for weeks. Try not to think that someone is "the one" or that you have an instant connection with them, especially before the first date. It's easy to idealize someone before meeting them in person, and you should allow your relationship to develop without preconceived notions. Aside from online dating sites, you might also meet potential dates at the grocery store, a club or class, at a party, or at your gym. The idea of asking someone out might be daunting, but becoming more comfortable in basic social situations can help you overcome shyness. Work on starting conversations when you're out and about, and try to talk to both people you're attracted to and those you're not. To break the ice, you could mention the weather, ask for advice, or pay them a compliment. Try to develop a more confident mindset with positive self-talk. Instead of thinking, "I'm a shy person and can't ask someone out," say to yourself, "I'm shy sometimes, but I can get past it." As you become more comfortable with people in general, challenge yourself to ask someone on a date. Chat with them to break the ice. Then, if the conversation goes well, ask them if they want to meet for a coffee or drink some time. For instance, you might see someone at a coffee shop carrying a book by your favorite author. You might say something like, "Oh, I've always loved Nabokov," or "I didn't know people still read real books!" During your conversation, you might ask questions such as, "Have you read many of his books? Which is your favorite? Who's your favorite author?" If you seem to hit it off, ask to continue to the conversation. Keep it casual, and think of it as asking a friend to hang out with you. Say, "I've got to get to work, but I'm really enjoying this conversation. Would you be interested in continuing it over coffee some time this week?" A good first date is low-pressure, brief, and lets you and your date get a feel for each other. Chatting over coffee or cocktails helps break the ice without the formality or pressure of a dinner date. Set reasonable expectations, and try not to decide if someone is unsuitable just because they're not perfect. However, if you're absolutely sure right off the bat that the person isn't right for you, at least grabbing a coffee or drink isn't a major investment of your time or money. If the first date went well, ask them if they'd like to have dinner, walk around a park, make a picnic, or go to the zoo. Getting to know each other is important at this stage, so go for activities that don't get in the way of talking. Date ideas to avoid include going to the movies and noisy bars. Additionally, it's best to spend time alone at this point, so hold off on doing activities with lots of friends. Instead, try to find a date that balances activities you like and activities your date likes. When you hit it off with someone, it's tempting to fantasize about where it will go. However, instead of writing your relationship's script before it can get off the ground, try to enjoy each moment that naturally unfolds. Not every relationship has to develop into a marriage or long-term partnership. Casually dating someone can be fun, and it helps you get a better sense of what you need in a partner. Have a good time, and try not to pressure yourself with rigid expectations. Remind yourself that love happens when you least expect it, and that there are plenty of aspects of life that resist your control.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Listen to music. Get the most out of your lunch hour. Organize your work area. Plan your evening or weekend. Ask for something to mix up your day (or come up with it yourself). Don't feel guilty for taking a few minutes to yourself.

Answer: If you can, listen to music while you work to help keep yourself distracted and pass the time more quickly. This will also help you engage more parts of your brain. Just make sure you're listening to music that matches the mood; too slow and it might lull you to sleep. Every person has their own get-jazzed kind of music. Do some experimenting with Internet radio; you may find that in-the-zone-work-music is different than the music you prefer to listen to in your free time. If possible, get out of the office. Take a short walk or drive to get food, and eat out instead of in the conference room. Getting others to come with you is another good idea. That long, social break may be what you need to power through the afternoon. Avoid going to the bathroom or doing other things that can be done before/after your lunch in order to get the most time out of your lunch. Try going to a new place for lunch every once in a while, and recruit co-workers. This way there is something to look forward to during the morning. A cluttered area is a cluttered mind. A cluttered mind leads to slower and poorer decision making. Take five minutes to just organize whatever's at your desk or in your space. When it's cleaner, you've not only killed a bit of time, but you've also made it easier to breathe. On a slow day, it's all about keeping yourself busy. If you don't have your own area to clean, consider organizing a community area. How could your boss say no? When we get home from work, it's all too easy to plop down in front of the TV for hours on end and go on autopilot. This is great in theory, but then when work rolls around the next morning, it's like it never happened. This is even worse when it takes up your entire weekend. In your downtime at work, make a plan. If your boss asks, you're just practicing time management. This not only keeps you busy now, but it gives you something to look forward to. And then when that time does roll around, it'll be time well-spent. You'll be recharged and work won't seem so bad since you had quality time off. If it's a slow day at work, you may just need another new task to take care of. And the fact that it's new will make the time go by much faster. Ask your boss if you can go get everyone lunch or take care of the inside of the microwave that everyone knows about but no one acknowledges openly. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, start on a project that isn't due for a while. That way when the time comes, that day in the future will go by much faster. You're using right now to take care of future you, which is a win-win. There's tons of scientific data that say breaks are good for you and for your work performance. In fact, just a two-minutes break can increase your productivity by 11%. It can literally keep you on schedule. So don't feel guilty about taking a second to browse Facebook, check your email, or send that text or Tweet. In the long run, it'll make you perform better. Just make sure it doesn't start to negatively affect your performance. A few minutes on Facebook is good, but an hour is not. Breaks are only breaks when they're sandwiched between periods of working hours!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize symptoms of withdrawal. Get immediate help. Seek support. Stay active. Eat nutritious food. Manage stress. Rest as often as possible.

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Venlafaxine has one of the highest rates of people experiencing withdrawal from Effexor. You may or may not experience symptoms as you reduce your dosage, but it's good to recognize what symptoms are typical of Effexor withdrawal. Ask your doctor about different ways you can ease any of the following symptoms: Anxiety Dizziness Fatigue Headaches Vivid dreams Insomnia Nausea Agitation Anxiety Chills Sweating Runny nose Tremor Feelings of unease or foreboding Muscle pain Stomach problems Flu-like symptoms Depression Suicidal thoughts If you experience continued depression or have suicidal thoughts while stopping Effexor, call your doctor or go to a local hospital as soon as possible. Doctors can help relieve these symptoms and may prevent you from harming yourself. As you come off of your Effexor, you will need as much support as possible. This can help you tackle withdrawal symptoms and other side effects you may experience. Continue to keep your doctor informed about your progress. You may even want to see a psychiatrist or psychologist as an alternative form of therapy to help you out while you're stopping Effexor. This can minimize symptoms and may also give you new coping mechanisms. Let your family and friends know that you're stopping Effexor and may experience withdrawal symptoms. Let them know the ways in which they can help you. Take some time off of work if necessary. Be honest with your boss about your condition. If you cannot take off any time, ask your boss ways you can contribute if you are experiencing withdrawal or recurrence of symptoms. Exercise helps produce serotonin and can have a powerful antidepressant effect. If you're stopping Effexor, you may be able to compensate for medication by exercising regularly. This may also help manage withdrawal symptoms and keep you feeling good. Aim for a weekly total of 150 minutes of moderate activity, or about 30 minutes five days each week. Exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, or biking can boost your mood. Consider trying yoga or Pilates, which not only contribute to your weekly exercise total, but can also improve your mood and relax you. You can boost the effects of exercise and rest by eating a healthy diet. Have regular meals based around the five food groups, which can help keep your blood sugar at a stable level and keep you from feeling nauseous or having other stomach issues. Get foods from the five food groups. Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Try to make at least half of your plate vegetables at each meal. Consider eating more foods high in magnesium, which may control anxiety. Some examples of foods high in magnesium are: almonds, avocados, spinach, soybeans, black beans, salmon, halibut, oysters, peanuts, quinoa, and brown rice. If you are under a lot of stress, it's important to manage it as much as you can. Stress can exacerbate withdrawal symptoms and may even cause anxiety. Avoid stressful situations whenever possible. If you can't, get through stressful situations by taking deep breaths and excusing yourself occasionally to "use the bathroom" or "take a call." Even a momentary break can help minimize stress. Allow yourself to get a regular massages to relax yourself. You may experience a wide array of withdrawal symptoms when stopping Effexor. A part of keeping yourself feeling well and reducing stress is getting enough rest. This includes having a regular sleep schedule and allowing yourself to take naps to help yourself feel better. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. Keep your schedule during the weekends to help minimize your symptoms. Take naps of 20 30 minutes as needed. These can refresh you and may reduce withdrawal symptoms.