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You might feel like you're constantly being judged, degraded, or dismissed, especially in front of other people. An abuser might not give you credit for your accomplishments, or say that your achievements are insignificant. When you bring up your concerns, an emotional abuser might tell you that you're being too sensitive or say you can't take a joke. Note that emotional abuse doesn't just occur in romantic relationships. A friend, relative, peer, teacher, or someone else in your life could try to embarrass you or constantly dismiss your opinions. Your romantic partner or friend might make you feel like you need permission to hang out with other people. They might try to isolate you by preventing you from seeing your loved ones. You might feel like you can't even make the smallest decisions. In a romantic relationship, an abusive partner might try to control your finances and make you ask permission before spending any money. They might also want to know what you're doing at all times, and demand the password to your phone, email, and social media accounts. An emotional abuser might deny affection or attention as punishment. If you have a disagreement, they might give you the silent treatment instead of resolving your differences. Emotional distance is meant to make you feel like you're always at fault, even if you did nothing wrong. An abuser might also attempt to manipulate your emotions by threatening to harm themselves if you do something they don't want you to do. An emotionally abusive person doesn't accept blame or apologize. They might constantly deny or embellish facts to make themselves look like the victim. In addition to never admitting to a fault, emotional abusers often can't laugh at themselves and don't tolerate being teased by others. Someone who's emotionally abusive might share your personal information without your permission. Instead of treating you like an individual with your own will, they expect you to do what they think is best for you at all times. Additionally, they might not have many other connections with other people. They might demand your constant attention and discourage you from forming personal relationships with other people. Gaslighting is when an emotionally abusive person leads you to question your own sanity or reality. It's subtle and develops in stages, and it can lead you to believe an emotionally abusive person isn't doing anything wrong. Signs of gaslighting include: Constantly second-guessing yourself. The need to apologizing for everything, even for insignificant or non-existent errors. Constantly finding excuses for the abusive person's behavior. Difficulty making simple choices. Feeling that you're not good enough for the emotionally abusive person. Signs of emotional abuse in children are different than in romantic relationships and can be difficult to recognize. You might notice sudden changes in behavior, withdrawal, increased aggression, frequent absences from school, weight changes, or soiled clothes. Forms of emotional abuse might include belittling or degrading a child (especially in public), name-calling, constantly ignoring a child, not allowing them to make friends, withholding positive emotions or encouragement, and failing to meet their dietary, hygienic, and other basic needs. Even if you're concerned about a friend, relative, or child, you might not be sure if you should intervene. Alternatively, you might suspect that something is wrong with your relationship, but aren't sure if it's abusive. When in doubt, reach out to a trusted loved one, or get advice from a mental health professional or licensed social worker. On its own, emotional abuse is a serious matter. It could also be sign of present physical abuse or escalate to physical violence in the future. If you think something's wrong, don't hesitate to act on your concerns.

summary: Notice attempts to humiliate, invalidate, and criticize. Look for behaviors related to domination and control. Note signs of emotional distance and manipulation. Think of occasions when your partner has accepted blame. Ask yourself if your partner disrespects your personal boundaries. Learn to recognize signs of gaslighting. Spot signs of child abuse and neglect. Trust your instincts if you're not sure whether a situation is abusive.

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Most people find that just knowing they should quit isn't enough of a motivation to do so. To quit any type of addiction, it's necessary to have a rock solid reason that means more to you than smoking cigarettes ever could. Think deeply about why you personally want to quit. In other words, what's your motivation for living a full, healthy life? Many people can only find the strength to quit when they realize they're doing it for someone they love. Is your inspiration for quitting the fact that you want to live to see your children or grandchildren grow up, or you want to grow old with your partner? Perhaps the reason is that you don't want to ruin your own health. Maybe you have a list of things you want to accomplish before you die, like writing a novel or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. If you're hard up financially, saving money can also serve as a motivation, especially when you consider all the other things you could be spending it on. Make sure to write down your reasons for quitting as well as the reasons why you smoke. Having this written out will make it easier for you to remind yourself of your reasons for quitting, which is crucial since the psychological aspects of smoking are far more powerful than the physiological aspects. It is helpful to tell people about your plan and let them know when your start date will be. If you tell everyone you know that you're quitting on your birthday, you'll be more likely to hold yourself to it. Tell people who you know will be supportive of your plan.You can also ask friends and family members to help hold you accountable. For example, you can promise to pay them a certain amount of money if they see you smoking. This may help to motivate you to stick to your plan. In the days leading up to your quit date, start getting rid of the stuff that helps support your habit. Toss out all your special papers, your ashtrays, and other items that remind you of smoking. Keeping them around is a sign that you're not really committed to quitting, since you must assume that you'll need the items again in the future. Since even the smell of old cigarette smoke can induce cravings, you might want to freshen up your wardrobe and your home as well. Air everything out, wash all your clothes, and get rid of items that hold the smell. You can either slowly cut back until the day you plan to completely quit, or wait until the date arrives and quit cold turkey. There's no method proven to be successful, so choose the one that best fits your personality. The important thing is to actually quit on the day you have chosen - no excuses. If you choose to taper off, cut back your habit in the weeks before the date arrives. For example, if you're a pack a day smoker, taper down to half a pack a day, then just three cigarettes a day, and during the week before your quit date, just one a day. When the day comes, quit. You can also use products like nicotine gum or nicotine patches to help you make the transition to not smoking more easily. Prescription medications that make quitting easier are also available; talk to a physician for more information. If you choose to quit cold turkey, make sure you have a good plan in place for really doing it when the day comes. It might help to make quitting into a bit of an event. Have friends witness you throwing away the last pack of cigarettes, then celebrate by eating a healthy dinner. Keep in mind that quitting cold turkey may be better because it will get the nicotine out of your system faster than tapering down your smoking.

summary: Examine your reasons for quitting. Tell people about your start date and plan to quit. Get rid of your cigarettes and paraphernalia. Taper off or quit cold turkey.

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If you simply rinse your vases between uses, bacteria can live inside the vases and damage your fresh roses. Clean the vase you plan to use with hot, soapy water, making sure to scrub the inside with a bottle brush. Rinse it thoroughly before proceeding. Roses will stay fresh for many days if you keep them in a cool spot in the house. Avoid placing them near sunny windows or in rooms that tend to be on the warmer side. You can even store your roses in the refrigerator overnight to keep them cool while you sleep, then set them back out on the table during the day.
summary: Use a sparkling clean vase. Keep the roses cool.