Article: Stopping taking Tramadol "cold turkey" can produce particularly strong, potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including seizures. Put yourself on a tapering schedule that you stick to, no matter what. Mark dates that you should decrease use on a calendar or planner. Gradually reducing your consumption of the drug before stopping altogether can help your body self-regulate and will reduce the pain and danger of withdrawal. The method of tapering will be dependent on the presence of other physical and mental conditions present. In general, tapering opioids consists of a reduction by 10% daily, 20% every three to five days, and 25% a week. It is never advisable to taper by 50% daily anytime during the tapering process. For example, if you're taking three pills per day, start your taper by taking two pills, one in the morning and one in the evening. In a week's time, drop to only one pill in the morning, and stay there for another week. Stop taking it entirely once you have been taking a half pill a day for a week. Set up a self-care routine that will also work to ease withdrawal symptoms. Put yourself on a bland, but nutritious diet to ease gastro-intestinal discomfort while still providing nutrients for your body's adjustment. Lots of water is also crucial because of its role in the healing process and since fluids deplete rapidly during detox. Because of the flu-like symptoms you might experience, use heating pads and cold packs to help regulate your temperature and be more comfortable. Hot showers will also ease bone and muscle pain which is also common. It is also safe to use over the counter pain medications to treat other withdrawal symptoms. Taking a walk or any light exercise each day will help to increase your serotonin levels, which will help combat the depression that can accompany detox. There are natural supplements that you can also use to target parts of your mental and physical health that will be affected by withdrawal symptoms. While tapering, try L-Tyrosine, which helps brain functioning. You can also use Valerian Root, which helps with sleep difficulty brought on by cutting out Tramadol. Consult your doctor before using supplements of any kind. Even natural supplements can sometimes interact negatively with prescription medications or certain medical conditions. While you are detoxing, remember not to use alcohol or other drugs. Because of the danger of mixing the two, even smaller doses of Tramadol combined with alcohol can worsen withdrawal symptoms of depression, and also cause confusion, suicidal ideations, loss of consciousness, brain damage, and respiratory depression.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Configure a tapering schedule with your doctor. Take care of yourself. Use natural supplements to treat withdrawal symptoms. Avoid alcohol.

Problem: Article: . Ask your dentist if you can wear earplugs to drown out the sound of equipment they'll be using during your appointment. This will allow you to focus on calming thoughts and forget about the activity going on near your throat. If you think you might fall asleep, ask for a bite block to prop your jaw open. Humming keeps you breathing, which is essential for relaxation. It's also difficult to gag and hum at the same time. Try this at the dentist's office while you're getting x-rays or having impressions of your teeth taken. Do this while you're sitting or lying in the dentist's chair. Concentrate on keeping your leg raised. Switch legs if your first leg gets tired. This trick will distract you from the work going on in your mouth and near your soft palate. Ask your dentist if you can play your MP3 player during your cleaning or filling. Play songs that make your mind wander or interesting podcasts that demand your full attention. Either way, you'll be too busy focusing on audio to notice what the dentist is doing.
Summary: Practice some form of meditation Hum. Raise one leg slightly. Listen to music.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As soon as you flatulate, be sure to walk away fast because you don't want the fumes to get stuck to your clothes. But also make sure that the smell doesn't follow you. Not like a wood chair but like your couch. Being in seats like that will reduce a lot the risk of a sounding fart. If you can't get a seat like that, sit on your sweater or jacket. put your weight on your right buttock and lean to the right). This separates your buttocks and makes your fart silent. You could also drop your pencil on the floor and reach for it so you don't look weird leaning to the left or right in your chair. CAUTION: The smell will go to the opposite direction you are leaning in, so aim your gasses to an empty area. The teacher may say yes, and then you can do it in the bathroom! Release your fart precisely as the object makes contact with the floor, as this will effectively cancel out the noise. (Warning: Be sure to time your release exactly right. If you fart too soon, the noise will still be heard. If you fart after the book is dropped, the book will draw attention to you and your fart will be noticed by more people. Make sure that it has a noise sensor, that is activated by the occurrence of a sound. It should be able to effectively cover up any noise released from your fart. (Note: does not necessarily account for the odor, so be cautious. In addition, practice several times at home before using it at school, in case something goes wrong).

SUMMARY: Try to get up and go to the pencil sharpener, and while you are sharpening your pencil loudly, try to fart as silently as you can. Always get a seat with a "puffy" soft surface. Put your weight on one of your buttocks and lean in the same direction as your buttock (ex. Ask to use the restroom. Drop a textbook or another heavy object to generate a loud noise. Purchase a noise cancellation device, and arrange it in a comfortable position between the crack on your bottom and the seat of your trousers.

The smaller the glass, the less you pour. Therefore, having smaller glasses can help curb your alcohol consumption. Try to drink in moderation. For women, that means one drink a day. For men, that means two drinks a day until age 65, then you should switch to a single drink a day. Some people use alcohol to slow down after a day's work. Instead, try finding other ways to wash away the day. For instance, consider doing some exercise, like taking a walk around the park. Another alternative is meditation or deep breathing techniques. Yet another option is spending time with your family and friends or going and doing something you enjoy. Give yourself at least one alcohol-free day a week. Even skipping one day can help you lower your overall intake. Once you skip a single day a week, try moving towards two days a week. This also gives your body the time it needs to repair any damage caused by the alcohol. For instance, if you only have one bottle of your favorite alcohol on hand, when it's finished, it takes much more of an effort to go to the store and buy another bottle than if you were to just grab your back-up bottle from the pantry. This can help limit how much you consume. Similarly, try buying other non-alcoholic drinks that you like and have them on hand instead.
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Keep smaller glasses on hand. Stick to a drink or so a day. Find different ways to relax. Skip a day. Don't keep as much alcohol on hand.