Problem: Article: Studies have shown that people with internet addictions often suffer from loneliness, anxiety, and depression. If you think you have an internet addiction, you won't be able to get past it unless you make an honest effort to understand how the addictive behavior is tied to your emotional state. Symptoms of internet addiction may include: A preoccupation with the internet, even when you're not online. A sudden and drastic increase in your internet usage. Difficulty cutting back or stopping internet usage. Irritation, aggression, or restlessness caused by efforts to cut back on internet use. Unstable moods when not online, or internet use as a way to cope with stress. Internet use interfering with job duties or academic work. Difficulty maintaining healthy relationships when not online. Friends and family expressing concern for the amount of time you spend online. When you're using the internet, take a moment to write down how you feel in the moment. When you're not using it, but are craving the internet, write down how you feel in that moment. An addiction journal will give you some insight into how your addiction is affecting your emotional health. Do you feel smarter, wittier, and more confident online than you do in real life? Do you feel depressed, isolated, and anxious when you're not on the internet? If your internet addiction is interfering with your quality of life, you should seek professional help to get to a better place. Though internet addiction is not yet recognized as an official psychological diagnosis, there is a movement within the medical community to have it recognized as a treatable disorder. Working with a trained professional will help you to release yourself from your dependence on the internet. The Center for Internet Addiction offers a wide variety of information, resources, and treatment options for internet addiction. Although internet addiction obviously hasn't been around as long as alcohol or drug addiction, there are still some rehabilitation centers where trained professionals can help guide you toward a healthier lifestyle. The Bradford Regional Medical Center is the first program to offer in-patient treatment for internet addiction in the United States. ReStart offers a wide variety of treatment options, from in-home assessments to in-patient treatment for internet addiction, as well as services for family members who may be affected by addiction. If you aren't sure how serious your problem is, if you have any questions about what internet addiction is, or if you need help finding treatment for your addiction in your area, there are several hotlines to help you find the information you need. Project Know 24-hour hotline: 1-800-928-9139. Restart's 24-hour hotline: 1-800-682-6934. Therapists and rehab centers can be incredibly expensive, and you might not be able to afford one. However, depending on what town you live in, you may be able to find a support group you can join for free. See if your town has a meeting of Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA). For many people, other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or stress can lead to or exacerbate internet addiction. Looking at support groups for these problems, or seeking therapy to treat any underlying issues, can also help treat internet dependence.
Summary: Think about how your emotional health relates to internet usage. Keep an addiction journal. See a therapist. Seek help at a rehabilitation center. Call a hotline. Find a support group.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The surface should be a table or countertop that has plenty of space for your glass. It should be clean and clear of any unnecessary items or tools. Be careful when handling the glass, so that you do not accidentally drop or break it. Use a marker to draw the line where you intend to cut the glass. There are plenty of markers available that are designed for writing on glass that you can use for this purpose. Use a ruler to help you draw a line that is perfectly straight by placing the ruler right next to the pen as you draw. Lubricating the cutter will prevent the blade from dulling and make scoring the glass easier. Be sure to dip the cutter in oil before each cut. Oils traditionally used for glass cutters are kerosene oil, motor oil, and lamp oil; however, any type of oil could work. You could also use coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil. It is completely up to you! Scoring means slicing the glass with the cutter. Hold the cutter perpendicular to the surface of the glass and slide it firmly along the cut line. Use enough pressure to make a line but not so much that you leave a white residue (which means the glass won't break cleanly). You will know that you are using the right amount of pressure if you hear a "zip" sound as you cut. It will help to practice making cuts on cheap sheet glass first. You do not need to cut the score line very deep. Using too much pressure could prevent the glass from breaking evenly. Be sure to cut from one edge to the other. It is not possible to break the glass evenly if the cut is not from edge to edge. Do not cut over a previously cut score line if you make a mistake. You will need to cut another score line. Doing so will ruin your cutter. Line up the score line with the edge of the table. The largest piece of glass should rest on the table and the smaller piece should be off the table. For large pieces of glass, lift the glass one to two inches off the edge of the table and then bring down firmly with both hands. The glass piece should break off against the edge of the table. The larger piece should be on the table and the smaller piece in your hands. For medium sheets of glass that can hold in your hands, you may be able to simply bend the glass in each hand until it breaks and you are holding a piece in both hands. For small pieces of glass, use pliers instead of your hands to break off the glass. Hold the largest piece of glass with your non-dominant hand and use your dominant hand to grip the pliers. Position the pliers in the center of the glass, running parallel to the score line. Using the pliers, push down on the smallest piece of glass, as if you are making a folding motion along the score line. The glass should break off cleanly.

SUMMARY: Clear a flat surface. Place the glass on the surface. Mark the line. Dip the cutter into oil. Score the glass. Position the glass. Break the glass. Bend the sheet of glass with your hands. Use glass breaking pliers.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The worst thing you can do in a conflict is reacting right away. If your sister hurt your feelings, pause before reacting. Take a few deep breaths and try doing something like counting to five. This will prevent you from blowing up at your sister, potentially making the situation worse. Use your words to handle conflict. Do not scream and yell, as you are not really communicating. Never resort to physical violence, as this will only make things worse. You also do not want to accidentally hurt your sister during an argument. Let your sister know that she has hurt or upset you. Use simple language to explain the unacceptable behavior instead of getting angry in return. For example, say something like, "Ella, do not pinch me. Pinching hurts." This is more effective than yelling or pinching back. Certain topics may simply cause arguments. Maybe your sister dislikes discussing something at school. Maybe there's an issue you simply disagree on. If certain topics tend to only lead to conflict, you may be better off avoiding them. No one sees eye-to-eye on everything all the time. If you're having trouble managing an issue with your sibling, talk to a parent. Your parents want you and your sister to get along. They will be happy to mediate if the two of you are having an issue. Do not bring it up in a negative way. You do not want your parents to think you're being argumentative or mean. Present yourself as wanting to resolve the issue rather than get your parents on your side. For example, say something like, "Dad, I'm having trouble with Sophie lately. Can you give me some advice on how to talk to her about how she read my diary?"
Summary:
Think before reacting. Express yourself with words. Avoid topics that lead to conflict. Talk things out with a parent.