Article: . Oftentimes, addiction is the culprit if someone is stealing your medication. Your family member may have an addiction to prescription pain medication. If this is the case, spend some time learning about addiction. This will help you foster empathy and best address the situation. Read about addiction online. There are many resources you can use, such as Narcotics Anonymous, that provide information about what addiction is. Try to remember addiction is a medical condition and your family member cannot help being drawn to the substance. If you're currently seeing a therapist, you could try asking your therapist for more information about addiction and talk over confronting the family member with them. Remember, while addiction is one possible reason your family member took your medication, it is not the only explanation. A family member may also be stealing to sell the drugs for money. If you find your family member does not display symptoms of addiction, look for another explanation. You may even want to connect with a local rehabilitation center to talk with a drug counselor about your situation and get some advice about how best to proceed. You do not need to write out what you're going to say word for word. However, it can be helpful to have a rough idea of what you want to express going into the conversation. Jot down your feelings for a few minutes. Pull out a few phrases that best convey your feelings and concerns. You can have these in the back of your mind going into the conversation. You do not need to write down an entire script for yourself. In fact, doing so can make the conversation worse. You may sound disconnected when speaking to your family member, which is not something you want during a hard conversation. It's vital you talk to your family member at the right time. A poorly planned confrontation can give your family member a chance to evade or escape the conversation. As this is a sensitive subject, choose a place that's private. You can try confronting the family member when they're at your house, for example, or go to their place to talk. Make sure there are no external constraints. You do not want to begin the conversation only to have your family member run to work. Choose a time when they're not distracted and will be more receptive to your words. You do not know how your family member will react. Trying to predict as much can affect how you approach the conversation. If you, for example, expect a bad reaction, you may come into the conversation angry or overly confrontational. Try to approach the conversation without any particular expectation about what will occur. Remember, no matter how well you know someone, you can never entirely predict their reactions. This is especially true with difficult issues. There is no way to predict the future or someone's behavior. Therefore, go into the conversation reminding yourself you do not know what is going to occur.
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Learn about addiction Have an idea of what you're going to say. Pick the right time and place. Release expectations prior to the conversation.
Article: What you need to buy is a gel cleanser, a facial scrub, a moisturizer, and a spot treatment or cleansing pads. Optional things to get are at-home facials, pore strips, eye creams, and special washcloths/cleansers. Get a body wash for the shower, and optionally a loofah to go with it. Also look for a high-quality daily body lotion. Pick up some shaving cream and either a disposable razor or the kind that you need to replace just the heads on. If you prefer to, pick up a cream to remove hair. Wax is the best option for eyebrows, but if you get it done professionally, pick up some tweezers as well. Deodorant, perfume, tampons, body sprays, nail kits and lip balm are essentials. Such as mousse, gel, straightening/curling balm, etc. You should get a new brush and/or comb every 6 months or so, so go ahead and buy a wide-toothed comb and quality hairbrush, and a pack of bobby pins and hair ties and headbands . If you don't already have one, you might want to pick up a flat iron and heat protectant spray. Also brush and floss teeth every day, being sure to use floss! And if you have braces, either get them in a discreet or cute color. Just no yellow, dark green, or orange. Don't get white, either. The comparison to your teeth will make your teeth look more yellow!
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You'll need to look for a good skin care brand. Next is your body care. For hair care, find a good shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and any other products you use. Make sure to wash your face each night, and if you want, gently cleanse it each morning to keep it extra clean, but make a routine so you don't wash it too much.
Article: Call emergency services if an emotionally abusive person is physically violent or threatens to hurt you or your loved ones. Take their threats seriously, even if an emotional abusive partner or friend hasn't been violent in the past. Describe the person's abusive behavior and threatening language to the emergency services operator. When authorities arrive, they'll question the person and, depending on your local laws and the nature of your complaint, take them into custody. Ask officers for a copy of the police report. After the crisis, file a restraining order against the abusive person if you're concerned about your safety. An emotionally abusive person might threaten to hurt themselves or commit suicide in order to control you. Get emergency help if you believe they will truly attempt to harm themselves, have a plan of doing so, or have immediate access to a weapon or other means of committing suicide. Tell the emergency services operator if the abusive person has a history of mental illness, and ask for responders trained in diffusing emergencies related to mental illness. If they regularly threaten suicide to control you, don't give in to their threats. Tell them that you are not responsible for their choices and that you will not give in to their demands. Maintaining your boundaries and leaving someone who repeatedly threatens suicide aren't easy. Remind yourself that these patterns are unhealthy, that your partner's intention is to control and intimidate you, and that they are responsible for their own actions. Make sure it's physically and financially safe to leave an abusive situation before you act. Make arrangements with a friend or relative so you (and your children, if you have any) will have somewhere safe to go. If you live an emotional abusive romantic partner, try to pack essential documents, such your driver's license, passport, social security card, and birth certificate. Try to pack medications, valuables, and any other essential valuables. If possible, open a new bank account that your abusive partner can't access. Make a copy of your car keys and hide them in case you need your partner takes away your keys. Memorize the phone numbers of trusted loved ones in case your partner takes away your phone. You could also get an emergency cell phone just in case. Many shelters offer free emergency prepaid phones. Head to your local courthouse to get a protective order. Call ahead to see if you need an appointment. Ask the court clerk for the required forms and ask for instructions about filing them. It's helpful to bring a picture of the abuser, their home and work addresses, a written description of their abusive actions, and any photographs, medical records, or police reports related to the abuse. Ask a trusted friend or relative to go to the courthouse with you to provide moral support. There are no fees for requesting a domestic violence protective order, and you do not need a lawyer to file one.
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Get help immediately if you're in danger. Call emergency services if they threaten to harm themselves. Develop a safety plan if you're concerned about physical violence. Get a restraining order if you're concerned about your safety.