Article: Looking into trustworthy online resources and forums to find out what other people have done in similar situations may help you to form a plan. You can connect with other people who are struggling with this disorder and get ideas from their experiences. Try to find a forum that is targeted at people with the disorder your partner has been diagnosed with. If, after conducting research and monitoring your partner's behavior, you still have strong suspicions that they may have a personality disorder, you need to take action. People rarely seek help for personality disorders on their own. Generally, they get treatment after a loved one has intervened. The first step of intervention is sharing your concerns with your partner. Choose a time when both you and your partner are calm and free to talk with no distractions. Schedule the discussion ahead of time, if you must. Start by saying, "I love you, Georgia. I am concerned about your well-being lately. You don't have any friends. You avoid family. I'm the only person you talk to, and I don't feel like we have as deep an emotional connection as we could. I want you to flourish socially and have rich relationships. Will you talk to someone so we can figure out what's going on with you?" It is important to try to work things out with your partner first before involving other people. However, if this does not work, then you may have to reach out to other loved ones and state your case. Contact others who have close relationships with your partnerbest friends, immediate family members, etc.and ask these people to join you in staging an intervention. Avoid getting your partner's coworkers involved or anyone else who is not close to your partner and extremely trustworthy. A mental health intervention involves working with a professional who can facilitate the process of you asking your partner to get help. To have a successful intervention, loved ones will take turns explaining how the person's disorder has negatively affected them and making a plea for them to enter treatment. Contact a local mental health treatment center to see if someone there has experience facilitating interventions. Although it will be up to your partner to seek and participate in treatment for a personality disorder, you can demonstrate a unified front during the process. Talk to your partner's therapist to see how you can best help in the treatment process. It may be helpful to accompany your partner to therapy sessions or even attend couples therapy. When a loved one needs your help, it can be easy to neglect your own health and well-being. Keep in mind that to be of any help to your partner you need to practice self-care. Make sure you are getting regular exercise, eating nutritious meals, and getting enough rest each night. Also, take time out for yourself to do things you enjoy like reading a novel, going for a hike, or having dinner with your close friends. It may also help for you to join a support group for loved ones of those with personality disorders. In these groups, you will meet with others who are coping with the same disorders and learn ways to better support your partner and your own health and well-being. Ask your partner's therapist for suggestions about local or online support groups.
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Do research to see how other people have handled similar situations. Have a candid conversation with your partner. Enlist the help of your partner's friends and family. Show your support. Take care of yourself.
Article: Set the shark pieces in the bag, then top them with a few lemon slices. Store the pieces, giving them plenty of time to absorb the lemon juice. The shark's age when it is caught can affect how it tastes. Older sharks tend to have a gamey flavor. Lemons help neutralize the unpleasant flavor and prepare the meat for searing. Pour about 2UStbsp (30mL) of olive oil in the pan, then add 2 tablespoons (28.4 g) of butter. Allow the butter to melt. Continue heating the pan until the oil shimmers and slides easily around the pan. Baking the shark in the oven is also possible. Preheat the oven to 400F (204C), then cook the shark between 10 to 12 minutes. To fry the shark, coat it in flour, then cook it in vegetable oil or shortening. Lay the shark pieces out on a flat surface, then rub a spice mix over each side. A Cajun spice mix is an example of the flavors you can aim for. Add about 1 tablespoon (8.0 g) of the mix to each side of the meat. Also add 2 chopped up cloves of garlic. To make a Cajun spice mix at home, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Fit the shark pieces into the pan and wait for them to turn white and then a little brown on the bottom. Turn the pieces over with a spatula. When they are done cooking, they will look white and flakey. Set them aside on a plate when they're done. Test the shark with a knife or fork. In particular, pay attention to the center of each piece. Make sure it is cooked all the way through. The cooking time may vary depending on your oven and the heat setting you chose. Pour about 14c (59mL) of either liquid into the pan. Stir the liquid in the pan to mix in any of the juice and meat left over from the shark. Continue cooking the liquid until it thickens into a nice sauce you can pour over the shark steaks. Another option is to melt 1 tablespoon (14.2 g) of butter with 1c (240mL) of spiced rum and the juice from 1 lime. If the shark hasn't finished cooking yet, you can add the liquids while it is still in the pan. After serving the shark, move the leftovers into resealable plastic bags or containers. Label the containers as needed. Throw away any remaining pieces once they look rancid or begin emitting a sour odor. You can store pan-fried shark for up to 3 months in the freezer.
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Refrigerate the shark in a bag with lemon slices for 30 minutes. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and spices. Cook the steaks about 6 minutes per side. Cook white wine or broth in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes. Store the leftovers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Article: To make this traditional Jamaican treat, you only need a few simple ingredients: 2 brown coconuts 1 cup of fresh ginger, diced 2 cups of golden brown sugar, packed 3 cups of water Take your fresh brown coconuts and use a screwdriver to poke holes through the eyes of the nut. Drain the coconut water from the center of the coconuts -- use or discard as you wish! Use a hammer to crack the coconuts open and use a butter knife to pry the coconut meat from the shell. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the brown outer layer from the meat, then use a knife to dice the coconut. Tip: You can make it easier to remove the coconut meat from the shell by baking the drained coconut in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Allow the coconut to become cool to the touch before cracking with the hammer. Combine the diced coconut, diced ginger, brown sugar and water in a heavy bottomed-saucepan and place over a medium heat. Stir the mixture continuously with a large spoon until it boils and the sugar starts to caramelize. Keep stirring as the mixture thickens to prevent the sugar from sticking to bottom and sides of the saucepan. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature -- you want it to reach approximately 295F (146C). Once the sugar has caramelized nicely and the mixture becomes very difficult to stir, turn the heat down to the lowest setting. Working quickly, spoon drops of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, using about two tablespoons of mixture per coconut drop. Allow the drops to cool and harden before eating.
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Gather your ingredients. Prepare the fresh coconut. Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet.