Q: The radiator you choose has to pump out enough heat to warm the room. Think about the kind of climate you live in. For a climate with frigid winters, such as the area in the US from New England to the upper Midwest, your radiator needs to put out 40 BTU per square foot of floor area. To figure out the floor area, multiply the floor length by its width. For example, a room 25 feet (7.6m) long and 20 feet (6.1m) wide has an area of 500 square feet. You can convert meters to feet by multiplying the number of meters by 3.28. Pick a spot on the wall for the radiator. Take your tape measure and measure out the length and width of this area. Write it down so you can use it for later. Remember, more space means larger radiators, and larger radiators can give off more heat. Find your BTU per hour measurement from earlier. Divide it by the length of your wall space. If you are looking for a vertical radiator, divide the BTU per hour number by the height of the wall space. This gives you the BTU output you need per foot for every hour. Horizontal radiators are measured by length. Vertical radiators are measured by height. Check the packaging of a radiator before you buy it. It'll say how much heat the radiator creates. Try to match the BTU measurement you came up with in the last step. Most likely, you'll have to choose one within 10% of your heating needs. A stronger radiator can be turned down, but a weaker radiator cannot give off more heat.
A: Determine the amount of heat you need per hour. Determine the amount of space you have available for a radiator. Calculate the heat output your radiator can provide. Find a radiator within 10% of your measurement.

Q: People with PTSD often experience hopelessness, among other symptoms. Consider whether you might be suffering from PTSD and talk to a mental health professional if you suspect that you are. Some of the common types of PTSD and their corresponding symptoms include: Hyperarousal: irritability, agitation, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, feelings of panic, always ready to attack or respond Re-experiencing: nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks, experiencing physical symptoms of a traumatic event, extra-sensitive to reminders of trauma Numbing: feeling disconnected or robotic, losing interest in people and activities, feeling hopeless, isolated, and/or depressed, avoiding thinking about people associated with trauma Research has shown that having unrealistic expectations for yourselfin a sense, having "false hope"can produce anxiety. This anxiety can make it difficult to see the opportunities that are available to you. Unchecked anxiety can hinder your progress and make you feel less hopeful. In order to create realistic hope, as opposed to "false hope," you need to learn to deal with your anxiety. Try practicing systematic desensitization. Systematic desensitization eases people into distressing situations so that they can feel more comfortable with them. Start by learning basic relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises or meditation. Then, perform such techniques in situations that make you uncomfortable. For example, if you start to feel anxious when thinking about plans for tomorrow, concentrate on your breath and regulate it as you imagine possibilities for yourself. As you become less anxious about situations that make you a little bit uncomfortable, challenge yourself to practice relaxation techniques in situations that make you feel more anxious. Keep progressing until you have tackled the situation that produces the most anxiety for you. Almost everyone experiences anxiety in certain situations or feels sad during short periods of their life. These can be helpful reactions to certain unhealthy things in life. But when these feelings start to become attached to everything in your surroundings, it could be an indication of something more serious, such as an anxiety disorder or depression. Try to address the patterns of thinking that have been keeping you down by talking to someone about how you have been feeling. Consider seeing a therapist or mental health counselor, or even a mental health support group. When your anxiety or depression is associated with something or someone in your life, it might be necessary to make an extreme change, such as moving to a new location or simply away from the person who has been bothering you. Get feedback from other people in your community who you trust before making any decisions that might drastically change your life. If you happen to experience a high degree of anxiety, or just can't seem to break out of an unhealthy habit or thought pattern, seeing a professional therapist could help get you moving in the right direction. They can offer you helpful psychological tools and/or techniques, which might help you to overcome your unique obstacles. This can be especially helpful if you keep feeling frustrated with your life after multiple failed attempts to change it.
A: Identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Address your anxiety about the future. Notice when lack of hope becomes all-pervading hopelessness. Consider visiting a mental health professional.

Q: These are the people who love and care about you and will be the most honest. Whatever emptiness you have can be filled by the friends and family who will provide you comfort and confidence. It is important to balance your life between work, fun, and family. Talking with people you love and trust is a good way to relieve stress, think positive, and take your mind off of work and other pressing issues. Regardless of how busy your weekly schedule is, take one day of the week to dedicate to friends and family. Your body and mind will appreciate it. Family and friends also provide companionship, camaraderie, and happier encounters that reduce feelings of loneliness and stress. Communicating with people who enjoy similar activities creates a sense of belonging and promotes mental health. Join a gym, book or card club, a sports team, or an evening walk group, to not only enjoy physical and mental exercise but also to get out of the house. Cultivate friendships with intelligent, educated, and experienced people. These friendships will produce stimulating conversations on a variety of topics exposing you to new ideas, perspectives, and understandings, which is a good mental exercise. You can locate these clubs and organizations in many places such as online, the classified section of the newspaper, or through friends and family members. Participating in volunteer activities has shown to increase one's well-being, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Volunteering often benefits the community, giving you a sense of unity, accomplishment, and a positive outlook on life. Volunteering does not have to be a major undertaking. Instead, help out an elderly neighbor get groceries, shovel the driveway in winter for a single mother, or plant a community garden to promote the health of others. Biologically, the side effect of making social connections through volunteering is the release of the hormone oxytocin, which is associated relaxation, trust, and psychological stability.
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Connect with friends and family. Socialize with people who share similar interests. Volunteer in your community.