Problem: Article: Staying quiet only enables the bully to continue harassing you. Pretending that an incident with a bully did not happen is denying yourself as a human being and only empowers him. The next time he comes to you, look at him square in the eye and firmly, but calmly, say, "I want you to stop right now." If he gets in your face, bring your arm across your chest to use it as a barrier between you and the bully. If he continues to invade your space, hold your ground and continue to repeat, "Stop. I want you to stop right now. Stop" or loudly say, "Stop! Leave me alone!" Don't say or do anything else but continue to repeat these phrases. If he still doesn't stop, then this is when you might consider telling someone. Tell them exactly what happened, who the bully is, where and when the bullying took place, how long it's been happening and how it makes you feel. When you tell them, ask what they are going to do to help you stop the bullying. It is their job to keep you safe. Speaking up is imperative, especially if you are afraid for your safety or have been threatened with harm. There have been many instances where teens have died due to unreported stalking, threats, or attacks. Remember, it's the only way you can win. If you choose to disclose to a school social worker or guidance counselor and are feeling nervous, you might consider taking a friend with you so that you feel comfortable. Remember, most teachers and counselors want to help. Another suggestion is to write down what's been happening first, to facilitate the process. This way you don't forget any important details. If the person you talked to doesn't help, seek help from another authority figure. As difficult as this may sound, keep doing this until you get the help you need or the bullying behavior is resolved. This can be difficult, especially if you believe they'll overreact. Let them know that you just want their support, ideas and guidance, but you'd like to first try and resolve it on your own. If you fill them in about what's happening and ask for help, they'll be more likely to trust you. Confiding in a friend can give you much needed support and advice in dealing with your situation. Sharing your experience may lead others to also open up about experiences they've had with bullies. If you don't have much or any friends because of bullying, try to make friends with someone you think is nice or with people in other classes or grades/years. It may not be easy, but try to get at least one person on your side and it will make a big difference. There must be at least one nice person in your school, right? If there is a rumor about you, set the record straight by letting your friends know what's true and untrue. Hearing them say, "I understand and don't believe the rumors," let's you know that most people see gossip as it is, petty and immature.
Summary: Confront the bully. Tell a teacher, coach, counselor, or any other adult with authority. Open up to your parents. Seek support from trusted friends.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Inflammation and infection can cause you to lose albumin, especially while you're receiving dialysis treatments. Infections in your gums can be especially problematic. Ensure you're not losing albumin through a mouth infection by visiting your dentist every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Note that dietary changes may be insufficient to raise your albumin levels if you have an oral infection such as peritonitis and are receiving dialysis. Especially if you have health complication such as kidney disease that puts you at risk of low albumin, it's important to recognize signs and symptoms that your levels have dropped. These include persistent swelling, tiredness, feelings of weakness, prolonged infections, slow-healing wounds, and whiteness in your nails. Bring these symptoms to the attention of your medical team. If you are receiving dialysis treatments, it's important to keep your treatment schedule. This is partly because failing to do so may hinder your ability to maintain healthy albumin levels. If you tend not to eat a lot, it's especially important that you make sure to get at least one full meal every day, in addition to any smaller meals you regularly eat. If there is a certain part of the day where your appetite is stronger, such as the morning, make sure to eat a full meal at that time everyday. Changes to your albumin levels won't happen overnight. In fact, it will likely take at least three weeks for your albumin levels to rise, as proteins build up slowly in your blood. Stick to any plans you've developed with your dietitian, however, and your efforts will start to pay off.

SUMMARY: See a dentist regularly. Recognize signs of low albumin. Avoid skipping dialysis treatments. Eat when you're hungry. Stick with it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take hold of the loose edge of the backing and peel it off in one smooth motion. Try not to let your fingers make contact with the adhesive itself, or it could lose some of its stickiness. Your local sporting goods store may carry eye black stickers in the baseball or football section. If not, look for them online. A package of eye black stickers typically only costs $4-5, and often includes around 12 pairs of stickers. Hold the sticker over the flat part of your upper cheek just beneath your lower eyelid. Try to line it up with the middle of your pupil. Essentially, you want the sticker to sit between your lower eyelid, the point of your cheekbone, and the nearest nostril. Some eye black stickers are curved slightly to fit along the contour of the player's eye. If the stickers you're using are curved, arrange them so that the curve is pointed upwards like a smile. Take your time to double-check that each sticker is positioned correctly before you smooth it down. Once you've got your first sticker situated just right, touch it to your skin and apply light pressure for a few seconds. Then, smooth the sticker from end to end with the pad of your finger to make sure it's secure. There's no need to bear down too hardjust be sure that every part of the adhesive back is making contact with your skin. Remember to align the sticker with the center of your pupil about 1 inch (2.5cm) under your eye. Press the sticker to your face and run your finger over it to smooth it down. Both sides of your face should be congruent. Resist the urge to mess with your eye black stickers once you've got them where you want them. If they're not, carefully loosen them and adjust their placement as needed. Just avoid removing them too many times, or the adhesive will begin to wear off. One major advantage of eye black stickers is that they're much easier to remove than the stick. Just grab the edge of each sticker, pull them free, and toss them in the trash. Don't attempt to use the same stickers more than once. There's a good chance that they could come unstuck during a crucial part of the game.
Summary:
Remove the backing from the adhesive sticker. Center the sticker about 1 inch (2.5cm) below your eye. Press the sticker into place. Place a second sticker below your other eye. Look in a mirror to make sure both stickers are straight and level. Peel the stickers off when you're done playing.