Q: Eating is one of the ways rape survivors try to deal with the traumatic experience. Many survivors of sexual assault strongly feel that their own appearance led to the assault. They may resort to binge eating or extensive starving (anorexia, bulimia). They may also use eating as a coping strategy because altering their appearance and making themselves unattractive makes them feel safe and secure, thereby minimizing their chances of sexual abuse in the future. Signs of an eating disorder may include: Significant weight loss or gain. Preoccupation with food or dieting Yellowing teeth or bad breath Lowered body temperature Refusing to go out to eat Habits at mealtime, such as cutting food into small pieces or pushing food around plate Seek help by talking with a doctor, counselor or support group. The National Eating Disorders Association has resources to help you with an eating disorder. Survivors of rape often feel so shameful and embarrassed about what happened that they try to disfigure, distort or mutilate the body parts which have been violated or the body in general. They may be hoping to get a sense of relief. Some self-harming behavior might include cutting, biting or burning oneself. If you are thinking about self-harming, try these immediate steps: Walk away from the object you were planning to use to self-harm. Leave the room. Write down your feelings in a journal. Draw on yourself with a marker on the spot where you were going to self-harm. Call or text a friend. Get more assistance from S.A.F.E. Alternatives. This organization offers resources regarding self-harm. Sexual dysfunction is often an after-effect of rape. Sexual dysfunction can take various forms, such as an inability to enjoy sex, pain during intercourse, vaginismus (when the vaginal muscles involuntarily contract during penetration), or decreased sex drive. Sex therapists can often help deal with sexual dysfunction. Rape survivors are often concerned about their partner's reaction and behavior. They may wonder how their sex life will be affected, how they can cope with this trauma together, or if they will still enjoy being together as life was before the rape. Couples therapy can be useful, identifying, understanding and resolving the problems that might exist between partners. Sex therapy is a step above couple's therapy because it focuses on the intimate physical relationship. In sex therapy, the therapist works to change the survivor's thought patterns and attitudes towards sex. The therapist employs various exercises and techniques such as "sensate focus" and Kegel exercises to treat the sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction can also be treated using cognitive behavioral therapy.
A: Recognize if you have an eating disorder. Recognize if you're self-harming. See a sex therapist.

Article: Of course, the best option is to not get in a position where you are failing in the first place. It may seem obvious, but one of the most important things you can do to pass a class is show up. This is the best way to get a sense of what content is most important and what the teacher wants you to do. Even if material from class sessions is duplicated in course readings, attending class will give you a sense of where you should focus your studies. Attending class gives you a chance to ask about material you are confused by or having trouble with. Some teachers include an attendance score in calculating final grades. Even those that don't are less likely be accommodating with extra help for students who don't come to class, as they appear to not be making an effort. In addition to coming to class, it's important that you arrive on time. Important announcements about exams and major projects often occur at the beginning of class. Missing these announcements can mean missing important information. As with poor attendance, teachers often don't look favorably upon students who don't show up on time. Being late is disrespectful and disruptive. If you need help from your teacher in the form of extensions or extra credit, being on time regularly may make the teacher more likely to be lenient. Of course, just being physically present in class isn't enough. You need to be mentally present as well, paying close attention and participating in class discussions and activities. Many classes have a participation component in the final grade, sometimes a large one. Not participating can mean losing valuable points. Being attentive in class will help you better understand the material. Asking questions in class can help you grasp challenging concepts, and also signals to the instructor that you are engaged and trying your best. Always take notes in class, even for material that is simple, and even if you are recording the teacher's presentation. Notes can be the basis for a study guide when it comes time to study for exams. Taking notes helps reinforce the material in your brain and will help you remember it later. Taking notes by hand, rather than with a computer, is thought to be especially helpful in making material easier to remember and understand. This can be more challenging, but for many people helps significantly with recalling information. Try to do every assignment the teacher gives. In most cases, these assignments make up a significant portion of your final grade in the class. Even getting an "F" on a homework assignment you struggle with is much better than getting no points at all. Many assignments will be designed to teach and reinforce information or ideas that will be important later in the course, e.g. on exams. If you have free time in class to do homework, then look over the assignment and ask questions about it if you are having trouble. Doing assigned readings is important, too. Most teachers will not assign a reading just to give you something to do. Course readings typically contain important information which may not be covered in lectures or other class sessions. Regularly review your notes on what happens in class, as well as the readings. This will help you remember the information more easily come test time. When you read for class, underline, highlight, or take notes indicate ideas or information that seems most important. This will make review go more quickly and easily. Create a study guide before exams that lists or visually maps the most important concepts and ideas. Go over it several times to make sure you are comfortable with all of the main course concepts. Start studying early. Don't try to just cram on the night before the exam. Studying throughout the course, or at least for several days leading up to an exam, will give you more chances to rehearse the information and commit it to memory.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Attend class regularly. Be on time. Pay attention and participate. Take notes. Do your homework. Study effectively.

Q: Place the gooseberries into a bowl. Cover them with 17.64 ounces (500 grams) of sugar, then gently toss to combine. Place a tight-fitting lid over the bowl, or cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap. Let the bowl sit undisturbed overnight in the fridge, then stir the sugar and gooseberries the following morning. Over time, the gooseberries will release juice into the sugar and turn it into syrup. They are ready once they sink to the bottom of the bowl. This will take 1 to 2 days. Remember to store the bowl in the fridge. Scoop the gooseberries out of the bowl with a slotted spoon. Let the excess syrup drip back into the bowl, then place the gooseberries into a plate or tray. Spread them out evenly so they don't touch or clump. You are ready for the next step when the candy i dry and no moisture is left. This will typically take 3 to 4 days.
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Mix the gooseberries with the sugar. Cover the bowl tightly, then stir the contents the next day. Cover the bowl again, and wait 1 to 2 days. Transfer the gooseberries onto plate or tray. Leave the gooseberries in a sunny spot until they dry.