Article: Typically, if you feel like you are being picked on, you are in one of two situations. Either, one, you are having a trouble sticking up for yourself and saying what you need, or, two, you feel like your needs are more important than your sister's. You can make both of these situations better if you learn how to understand yourself and your sister better. If you are having trouble expressing yourself, you should identify what you need from your sister or why you feel wronged by her, and put it into words. You can use a journal to write about your experiences and feelings to clarify for you what is going on. For example, you might write "I feel hurt when she ignores the things that I say. It makes me feel stupid and then it makes me angry." Think about what she is doing that makes you feel stressed or uncomfortable. Especially if your sister is making you feel uncomfortable, this might be a sign that you are being walked on in an unfair way. Break down the things that go wrong in your relationship and pinpoint what actions you can ask her to stop doing or things you can ask her to stop saying. For example, you might feel uncomfortable when she walks into your room and starts looking for something without asking. Perhaps she gives a reason for why she walked in and acts like it is okay that she is in your room. Do not be distracted by her reason or attitude. Think about specifically what she did wrong in this situation, and that is your boundary. In this example, she needs to knock before she walks in. Not doing so is not respecting that boundary. Make your boundary more specific. If you don't want her to walk in without knocking, how should she knock? Can she come in if you aren't in your room? Decide on reasonable and more specific limits for your boundary. For example, you could say, "You aren't allowed to come in my room without knocking. If I am not here, you have to text me to ask before you go in my room." You can often discover where part or most of your problems with her come from if you pay attention and understand the other things that are going on in her life. When she is arguing with you or talking in general, pay close attention to what she says, and pay attention to her body language, too. Think about whether she seems stressed out about anything else in her life. Think about the bigger picture of her life and why she is stressed about those things. If you are able to pick up on the reasons why your sister is upset, you might be able to avoid your problems with your sister. Are there any particular situations that trigger fights between you two? If you can pinpoint the places or times that you two seem to clash, you can often find ways to avoid your fights/problems. For example, if you notice that she gets upset with you when she is getting ready for school, you can avoid her during that time in the morning. Consider whether there are other factors that are making the situation with your sister worse on your side. For example, are you having problems at school? Do you have difficulty with your parents? If you notice that you have a lot of problems with your sister after you hang out with your friends, for example, think about what influence your friends are having on you. With this knowledge of yourself, you can think about ways to avoid having the same problems with your sister after you hang out with your friends. For example, you might tell your sister something nice when you see her after spending time with your friends to start your conversation off on a good note. Or you might avoid particular topics of conversation with her; for example, if she asks you what you did today, you can say something small and change the topic. Have a conversation with your sister before you have another problem. She will probably be more likely to hear you out. If you aren't able to, you can also ask her why you are having problems when you are about to have a fight or problem. Asking her to talk about it is the first step in sticking up for yourself. Have the conversation when you have enough free time to discuss what is going on in your relationship and where you can have a conversation without being interrupted. If you are having problems, stop the fight and say something like, "Stop. I don't want to fight. I've noticed we have been having problems lately, and I want to talk about it." If you are starting the conversation with her, ask her honestly, "I want to know what you think is going on between us." Explain that you want to help make things better. You should ask her something like, "What can I do to make things better?" Some of the things she says will probably make you angry, and you should anticipate this. Realize that you need to keep quiet, not interrupt, and hear her out before you defend yourself. If you can pay attention to what she says, you will be better able to explain your side and understand her better. Nod along to the things that she says. Make and keep eye contact with your sister while she is talking. Ask her clarifying questions. You can say something like, "So are you saying that you want me to leave you alone when you are hanging out with your friends unless you ask me to hang out?"
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider why you feel walked on. Decide on specific boundaries. Consider where your sister is coming from. Think about what is going on in your life from an outside perspective. Ask your sister about why things are going wrong. Be prepared to listen.
Article: Do this only if you have experience with fasting. The liver flush itself can cause nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting. If you're not used to fasting, these effects may be amplified. If you are an experienced faster, consider doing a three to seven day juice fast before the liver flush. Apple juice is rich in malic acid and liminoid, which can help break down gallstones. You will drink a total of 1 cup of citrus juices. This mixture will be 50% grapefruit juice, 25% orange juice, and 25% lemon juice. Squeeze the grapefruits, oranges, and lemons separately and do not mix the juices at first. You will need 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup of orange juice, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Mix them together well, then split the mixture up into separate glasses, each filled with 1/4 cup of juice. You will also need 1 cup of olive oil separated into four doses of cup each. Wait until about an hour before you plan to go to bed. Take 1/4 cup of the citrus mixture, followed by 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Repeat this process every 15 minutes, until it's time to go to bed. Lay on your right side when you go to sleep. Although there's no evidence for it, the traditional belief is that this allows the cleanse to progress more easily. To get to most out of your cleanse, make an appointment to have an enema the morning after you drink these fluids. Enemas should always be performed by trained professionals. Do not attempt to give yourself an enema.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider fasting before your liver flush. Make a mixture of citrus juices. Take the citrus mixture and olive oil in 15-minute increments. Go to sleep immediately. Go for an enema in the morning.