Problem: Article: This means not letting the person's sadness get you down. You need to be able to regulate your own emotions and not become overwhelmed yourself, otherwise you won't be able to help your friend very much. Take a break from the conversation if you need a minute to re-group. Perhaps excuse yourself to go to the bathroom. Take deep breaths, or let some of your emotions out if you need to. According to the 5 love languages, many people enjoy receiving gifts as ways to show love and support.This can go a long way in cheering someone up who is sad and it shows that you are thoughtful and supportive. Give a gift such as flowers, a card, or her favorite candy. If you are lacking in finances, you can write her a loving letter or make her a home-made gift (art, etc). Sometimes people can have negative (and untrue) thoughts that increase sadness or guilt. For example, some individuals may tend to personalize events or situations, which can create unnecessary negative emotions. An example might be if your friend says, "It's my fault that Fido ran away." Help your friend re-direct these types of thoughts by offering alternatives and calming disagreeing with her. You could say something such as, "You love Fido and do everything you can to take care of him. Maybe he just got out somehow and couldn't find his way home." Some people might have negative thoughts that try to predict the future such as if your friend says, "I'm never going to find Fido." This is an incorrect thought because she cannot predict what will happen. You can gently say something like, "Isn't it possible that you will still find him? I have hope that we might be able to get him back." Avoid blaming others. Encourage your friend to focus on what she can do about the situation instead of thinking too much about how others may have contributed to the issue; this can increase anger and reduce her ability to think logically and problem-solve. When people are very sad they can sometimes have difficulty thinking rationally and working toward solutions to their problem. Encourage your friend to look at her emotions as information. Her sadness is telling her that something is wrong and might need to be resolved. Then, you can help her come up with possible solutions and work toward them. For example, if your friend lost her dog, you can say, "Let's work on a solution together. What do you think we should do first?" Offer possible solutions. For instance, you could say, "I have an idea, why don't we start calling local shelters to see if anyone has found him."
Summary: Be positive and hopeful. Give a gift. Assist in changing negative thinking. Problem-solve.

Problem: Article: Perhaps the most common facial piercing aside from the ears is the nostril. It's a stylish and increasingly well-accepted facial piercing in most communities, amenable for both studs and rings. Pros: Nostril piercings are much more common than they used to be, making them a good foray into a facial piercing. They're easy to care for and relatively quick to heal. Cons: It's mostly impossible to hide a nostril piercing, and you won't be able to take it out for several months while it heals. Corkscrew-style studs are also somewhat difficult to remove. . The septum is the center wall that separates your nostrils, just under the cartilage. The septum is an increasingly popular choice for a variety of reasons. Pros: Septum piercings are very versatile and easy to hide. Rings can be twisted up into the nostrils to make them practically invisible. Cons: Septum piercings look really stylish with the right jewelry, but can look a lot like boogers with the wrong choices. It's also sometimes a painful piercing, depending on the make-up and size of your septum. Typically, the lip is pierced just below the lip-line of the bottom lip, in the middle, to the left or right side, or some combination. The top lip is also sometimes pierced, which is called a "Madonna" to one side and a "Monroe" to the other. Whether solo or combination, lip piercings are both hip and very common. Pros: There are lots of combinations and variations of lip piercings, which means you can start with one and evolve your piercings as you grow. If you want to end up with snakebites, or fangs, you can try out a single piercing and see how it works for you, then go back for more. Cons: Any lip piercing comes with some measure of dental risk, including chipped teeth and enamel wear. Like any facial piercing, lip piercings need to be performed by safe and experienced piercers. Eyebrow piercing used to be completed to show courage and virility. It's a punky and stylish selection. Pros: Eyebrow piercings are powerful and commanding in their presence. Both bars and rings look cool on the eyebrow. Cons: These are possibly the most difficult piercings to hide, and can't usually be hidden without removal or using a bandage. They're also somewhat less popular than they once were. Tongue piercings are a more advanced type of facial piercing that some people choose to work up to when they're ready. It's not usually a first piercing, but tongue piercings are popular for a variety of reasons. Pros: For some people, tongue piercings offer both style and sexual advantages. They're also easy to conceal. Cons: Tongue piercings are one of the more dangerous and painful facial piercings you can get. There is some risk of nerve damage and vascular damage, if piercings aren't done by a professional. They also bring some danger of dental problems.
Summary:
Consider a nostril piercing. Consider a septum piercing Think about a lip piercing. Consider getting your eyebrow pierced. Think about a tongue piercing.