Article: The only way that you can recover from PTSD is to come to terms with the fact that you have this condition. Otherwise, you will not seek treatment for it in the first place. If you are not sure whether or not you have PTSD, you should look out for four main categories of PTSD-related symptoms: Intrusive re-experiencing of emotions and images related to the traumatic event. Feelings of avoidance, such as trying to avoid thinking about or talking about the negative event that occurred. Hyper-arousal and sensitivity to things like loud noises. Negative changes in thinking and feeling, such as emotional numbness, hopelessness about the future, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed. Symptoms of re-experiencing are those that bring the sufferer back, mentally, to the traumatic event and the emotions associated with it. Flashbacks can arouse negative emotions in the person living with PTSD. These flashbacks can completely override what is currently happening and replace the present context with thoughts that bring back memories of the past trauma. Re-experiencing can include flashbacks, nightmares, and irrational thoughts usually driven by fear. Avoidance can mean intentionally blocking out specific parts of the traumatic experience. This may not just be simply forgetting the events that transpired through the ordeal but can involve an intentional blocking of details in the hopes that this can make it all go away. Avoidance can also manifest as a refusal to go to the place where the event happened, see the people that were a part of the event, or be around items that remind you of the experience. Avoidance can also manifest itself as the experience of emotional numbness; this is your mind shutting out the emotions you had during the traumatic event. Hyper-arousal symptoms are generally always present in a person with PTSD. Hyper-arousal can also be described as being constantly 'on edge.' On edge can mean being started by loud noises or sudden movements. It can also refer to emotional overreactions to minor events. Hyper-arousal can lead to difficulty sleeping. You might find that the softest noise wakes you up or that you feel like you are constantly half awake when you should be sleeping.
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Understand that recognizing PTSD in yourself is the first step towards recovery. Monitor for moments where you feel like you are re-experiencing the traumatic situation. Acknowledge feelings of avoidance. Be aware of signs of hyper-arousal.
Article: It can be tempting to select a roommate on the basis of how friendly they are, but you're better off judging them on the basis of day-to-day living compatibility. Find out if how often they'll be home, what their work or school schedule is like, and whether they're an early riser or a night owl. You should also consider how neat or messy the person is, as a sloppy roommate is sure to drive a neat-freak nuts. It can be difficult to live with someone who enjoys absolute silence when you love to blast music at all hours of the day and night. Find out the person's preferences before deciding to move in together. Ask what kind of noise level they prefer, what temperature they're comfortable at, what kinds of foods they enjoy, if they're sensitive to odors, and if they have any allergies. Be sure to find out if they smoke, drink, or use recreational drugs, too. Some people may have vastly different religious or political views that could cause conflict when living together. For example, someone who is very religious and conservative may not be okay with you bringing home one-night-stands. Some people may love to chat and discuss their feelings, while others prefer to keep things to themselves. The best roommate pairs will have similar views on these topics. Ask for rental references and discuss the financial commitment you're both making. Make sure they are prepared and able to stick to the lease agreement as well as any utility bills. You don't want to get stuck paying the full amount of rent because they don't have enough money to cover their portion!
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Learn their habits. Compare your preferences. Account for personality differences. Check their rental history and financial situation.
Article: If you are using a pencil liner, consider putting your eyeliner in the fridge for 10 or so minutes if you notice it is soft. Eyeliner is made mostly of wax, and when wax is warm it melts and smudges. If you live in a warm climate or your eyeliner is above room temperature, stick it in the fridge. Apply one even layer of eyeliner to your eyelid right at your lash line. Apply more eyeliner if needed. Several thin layers of eyeliner will stay in place better than thick layers. Do not apply too much liner, because having excess liner can cause fallout and smudging. When you apply your eyeliner, use a light hand. Your eye area is very delicate and being rough on it will cause your eyes to water. Watering eyes causes makeup to shift, so be gentle when applying your liner. If you want to do everything you can to avoid smudging, avoid putting eyeliner on your waterline. Your waterline is the rim of your eyelid that is against the eye, between the base of your lashes and your eyeball. Your waterline is very sensitive, and applying eyeliner there can cause your eyes to water. Watering eyes and tearing causes your eyeliner to shift downward, giving you the smudged, raccoon look. Some prefer the look of liner on their waterline rather than on their lash line. If you are not willing to give up putting eyeliner on your waterline, make sure that you are using a liner that is not irritating to your eyes. This may mean investing in a more expensive product than most drugstore eyeliners.
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Use cooled eyeliner. Apply your eyeliner. Use a light hand. Avoid your waterline.