Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be kind to yourself. Write in a journal. Find meaning in your breakdown. Rebuild your relationships. Avoid isolation. Realize it will take time.

Answer: One of the best ways to help you recover after a mental breakdown is to be kind to yourself. This means you shouldn't beat yourself up if you have a hard day or don't feel like getting out of the house. You can only learn to heal if you allow yourself to process everything in your own time. Avoid thinking of yourself as a failure if you need to take a day off or if you don't meet every goal you set. Recovery takes time. A good way to come to terms with your mental issues is through a mood journal. Write down what you feel everyday and what made you feel that way. Go back over your diary at the end of the week to see patterns in your behaviors. This will help you figure out what thought patterns that lead you to feel certain ways. You can also identify your triggers. Once you learn this, you can work with your therapist to change negative behaviors and avoid triggers. In order to come to terms with your breakdown, you can look for meaning in what happened to you. Think about how you can change and grow after your breakdown instead of focusing on getting back to the way you were. You can use meditation, inspirational or self help books, or religious faith to help with this. Your mental breakdown may have caused you to pull away from those around you. As part of your recovery, reach out to those you may have ignored or lost touch with while you were going through your breakdown. Try to reform or renew these relationships so you can get back part of your life before the breakdown. This may be hard if you don't want to disclose exactly what happened to you. Be as honest as you are comfortable with. The worst thing you can do is suffer in silence when you are recovering from a breakdown. Reach out to your family and friends for support. Having someone you can count on will help you feel more supportive and positive about your recover. Start going out to social events again, as long as you feel comfortable in them. If you have to, start small, such as a one on one for coffee, and work your way up. You will not come back from a mental breakdown overnight. It is a long process where you work on yourself, work through your feelings, and pinpoint the underlying conditions that caused your breakdown. Don't be too hard on yourself, though. You need to make sure you take as long as you need to heal. Don't give yourself a time table either. You don't want to stress yourself out by worrying about meeting a schedule of recovery.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your supplies. Remove small awnings. Set up a ladder for larger awnings. Protect the surroundings. Brush off dirt and organic debris.

Answer: To clean mildew from a canvas awning, you'll need a cleaning solution made from water, bleach,or a mild liquid soap. Don't mix bleach with household cleaners, which may cause toxic fumes. To get the job done, you'll need some supplies and cleaning equipment, including: Ladder Broom Tarps or plastic covers Hose Large bucket Clean cloth or rag Soft-bristled brush Fabric protecting treatment spray Smaller awnings can be removed from their frames so that you can clean them on the ground level. Carefully remove the awing from the arms and frame. When you've got the awning down, lay it on a flat, clean surface to clean it. Awnings that are too large, too heavy, or too awkward are best left in place. You can clean them where they are, but you will need a ladder to access the top to clean the mildew. Look for a ladder with a platform at the top that will hold your cleaning supplies. If you have access to a cherry picker or other lift device, you can use those as well. This is especially important if you're going to be cleaning the awning in place, because you don't want to splash cleaning solution onto nearby items. Cover the area under and around the awning with tarps or plastic sheets. Be particularly careful about covering things like plants, furniture, grass, decorations, carpets, and fabrics. Before you start cleaning off the mildew, use a broom to clean off any dirt, leaves, sticks, twigs, cobwebs, or other organic materials that have accumulated on the awning. Leaving organic matter on your awning for an extended period can lead to damage, because the matter will cause deterioration to the fabric as it rots.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a green sweater to be the background for your tree. Use a hot glue gun to attach strands of garland around the sweater. Add a few ornaments along each strand of garland. Make or find a star to use to create the topper to your Christmas tree. Clasp your hands over your head with the star to become the tree.

Answer: Use a sweater you already have if you don't mind retiring it from regular use. Or, go to a thrift store to find a used green sweater. Any shade of green works for this project. Bright green would be really eye-catching; dark green would resemble the actual color of a tree more realistically. Use silver, gold, or red garland for the most holiday-themed effect. Wrap the garland around the sweater starting at the bottom in an upwards spiral, mimicking what you would do on an actual Christmas tree. Once you know where you want the garland to be, apply hot glue to the sweater and press the garland down into place. Although the glue dries quickly, wait about 30 minutes so it has time to fully dry and set before you move on to the next steps. Don't forget to put garland on the sleeves of the sweater, too. Depending on how much garland you have, you could do just the front of the sweater. Or, if you have enough, do both the front and the back. Use your hot glue gun to attach a few flashy ornaments along the length of the garland. Do this just on the front of the sweater; if you put ornaments on the back, they'd be more likely to break if you sat down or leaned against something. A gold or silver star would traditionally look the best, but don't be afraid to get something flashierlike one covered in glitter or one that is multi-colored. You can often find these at the dollar store, craft store, or even at the thrift store. You'll carry the star in one of your hands at the party, so make sure it isn't too heavy to have with you all night. At the party, show off your costume by extending your arms straight up over your head and putting your hands together. Hold the star in your hands so it becomes the top of the Christmas tree. To make your outfit look even more like a traditional Christmas tree, cut a tree skirt in half and attach it to the bottom of your sweater with the hot glue gun. Position the skirt so that the ruffles are facing down.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get immediate medical help if your condition worsens. Get a tetanus booster. Undergo physical therapy. Avoid breaking blisters and scabs. Ask your doctor before using moisturizers on the wound.

Answer:
Fever, vomiting, and dizziness are all symptoms of blood poisoning and toxic shock syndrome, both of which can be deadly. Call for emergency help immediately if you notice these symptoms. Tetanus (often called "lockjaw") is a very serious infection that causes progressive muscle spasms. It can be fatal if untreated. While tetanus usually enters the body through deeper puncture wounds, any break in the skin can put you at risk. Check with your doctor to see if your tetanus vaccination is up to date, and whether you need a booster shot. If you had a primary tetanus immunization in the past and the wound is clean, the doctor may still recommend a booster if your last booster shot was more than 10 years ago. If the wound is dirty or tetanus-prone, you should get a booster if haven't had one in the last 5 years. If you never had a primary tetanus immunization, your doctor will want to give you the first vaccine dose. You'll need to return in 4 weeks and again in 6 months to finish the series. If you can't remember when you had your last booster shot, it's best to be cautious and get one. If the infected wound limits your movement, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. The physical therapy will teach you to move and exercise in ways that reduce pain and scarring. This can help increase your range of motion after the infection heals. Blisters and scabs may develop on healing burns and infections. Avoid breaking, picking at, or bursting these blisters. Apply an antibacterial ointment to them, and apply a dry dressing over them. Many people apply aloe and calendula gels to burns to reduce scarring, but these should not be used if an infection develops. They may irritate or worsen the infection. Once the infection is gone, ask your doctor if it is safe to start using these on your wound.