Q: If you can't bring yourself to stop self-harming just now, at least keep from inflicting irreparable harm upon yourself. Don't share cutting or burning implements with anyone. It's just like sharing needles; you can get all sorts of diseases, like HIV or hepatitis. Sterilize cutting or burning implements to help reduce your chances of infection. If you can't refrain, try to keep cuts shallow to reduce the chances of scarring. Avoid using your fingernails, earrings, and other objects that are unsterile and can cause infection. Keep first aid supplies on hand and know what to do in the case of emergencies. Always have a phone nearby in case you need to call 911. Putting yourself in risky or dangerous situations without regard for your own welfare can also be a form of self-injury. Try to avoid this when you can. Decide how much you are going to allow yourself to do (how many cuts/burns/bruises), keep within those boundaries, and clean yourself up later. Triggers are things that give you the urge to hurt yourself or to put yourself in danger. To identify your triggers, write down in a notebook what happened before you last self-harmed. Look for patterns in your responses to identify themes. What kinds of situations trigger the behavior? Do you get the urge to self-harm when you're depressed? Angry? Embarrassed? Self-Conscious? Frustrated? Understanding what triggers your self-injury can help you find other, more positive ways of coping, such as dealing with the triggers head on. For example, you may start to notice that whenever you see a certain person in your life, you get the urge to self-harm. You could then use this information to try to avoid that person, and thus avoid the urge to self-injure, and/or present that information to your therapist and ask for his guidance. Many people use self-injury as a way to cope with stress or to express feelings that they don't know how to express otherwise. Examples of triggers include: People Situations Memories Certain times of the day Certain feelings Certain thoughts Specific bodily sensations Certain classes in school Your body goes through some changes when you experience the urge to hurt yourself. You can use this information to predict when you might self-harm and take the necessary precautions, such as getting a phone handy in case you need to call 911. There are some ways urges can manifest: Increased heart rate Nausea Shortness of breath Feelings of heaviness or emptiness Feeling like you are outside your body observing yourself; being disconnected from yourself Powerfully experienced emotions of sadness, anger, fear, or other negative emotions Thoughts such as "I'm going to hurt myself." Risky or dangerous decision-making
A: Take the necessary precautions to stay safe. Do only the minimum required to ease your pain. Keep a record of when you experience self-harming urges. Pay attention to your body.

Q: When someone else takes the picture, you are more free to pose exactly the way you would like. Another set of eyes can also make sure the photo is staged well, and can offer feedback. A profile picture should focus on your face, but it can include more of your body if done correctly. For a simple, confident pose, stand with one hand positioned on a hip. Angle your elbow slightly backwards. If you do include more of your body in the picture, make sure that your face is still the focus, and that your features can be easily seen. Good posture is important, but standing perfectly straight can make you seem stiff and unnatural in a picture. Try tilting your body slightly to the side, and leaning your head slightly forward. This will make your body look more relaxed and proportional. Professional photographers talk about the "Rule of Thirds." Imagine drawing two vertical lines that would divide the picture into three equal parts. Keep most of yourself on one of those lines, rather than directly in the middle of the picture.
A: Have someone else take the picture of you, if possible. Try taking a head and shoulders or head and torso shot. Angle your body. Position yourself slightly to one side or the other.

Q: . Talking about things that no one else can understand does not make you smart. Genius is the ability to translate the complex into the simple. Practice explaining concepts to others. See just how simple and clear you can make your explanations. You do not have to agree with them but remember everybody has something to teach you. Asking questions may allow you to re-evaluate your own beliefs, or point out the flaws in theirs. Keep an open mind. The more intelligent you are the more questions you will ask of the people around you. to people. Practicing kindness in the face of challenges is a sign of maturity, class, and intelligence. Remember that you also have a lot to learn from other people. Being kind to them will allow you access to their lives and experience. Who knows what you might learn?
A: Simplify Learn to listen carefully to others' opinions about controversial things or things they know about and you do not. Be nice

Q: Dip a soft, microfiber cloth in your paste. Use this to rub paste onto the brass. Cover the full surface, especially targeting areas that are smudged and stained. A vinegar paste should sit on your brass for about an hour. After applying the paste, set a timer for an hour to let the paste sit. Make sure the brass is undisturbed while you let the paste set. You can place the brass in a cabinet or cupboard so it's out of reach. If you're cleaning brass on something like a doorknob, make sure other household members know not to touch the doorknob while the brass is soaking in the paste. Use a damp cloth to rinse the paste off your brass. When you're done, the brass should be clean and smudge free. Make sure to rinse the paste off completely to avoid damaging the brass. Remember to use a softer cloth. Abrasive cloths or sponges, like steel wool, can scratch brass. Make sure to dry the brass thoroughly. Leaving it wet can cause damage. Rub your brass down with a dry, soft cloth until it's dry to the touch.
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Apply your paste to the brass. Allow the paste to sit for an hour. Rinse your brass. Dry your brass.