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… Eating Disorders: Stopping Negative Thoughts On this page: Overview Related … passing day. Ask someone you trust to remind you of that when you are feeling hopeless. Every day make one … as your experience, knowing that your thinking took some time to form this pattern. It will take some time to learn …
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… you from enjoying your life. A technique called thought-stopping can help you stop unwanted thoughts. What you think … alarm for 3 minutes. Then focus on your unwanted thought. When the timer or alarm goes off, shout "Stop!" If you want, … back during that time, shout "Stop!" again. Instead of using a timer, you can tape-record yourself shouting "Stop!" …
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… to yourself. You can learn to think in a healthy way even when you make a mistake. Negative thoughts can make it … kinds of irrational thoughts. Here are a few types: Focusing on the negative: This is sometimes called filtering. … of your thoughts is one of the best ways to practice stopping, asking, and choosing your thoughts. It makes you …
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… steady pressure for a full 15 minutes . Use a clock to time the 15 minutes. It can seem like a long time. Resist … a moistened tea bag for 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid spitting, using any form of tobacco, and using straws, which can make bleeding worse. If moderate to …
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Using a Pulse Oximeter On this page: Overview Overview A … Usually a small clip is put on the end of your finger. (Sometimes it's put on your toe or earlobe.) The device shines a … your oxygen at different times. This can help you know when you need medical attention even if you don't have …
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… risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder … at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy? There is no safe …
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Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Related … you take antibiotics just in case? Don't take antibiotics when you don't need them. If you do that, they may not work when you do need them. Each time you take antibiotics, you are more likely to have some …
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… Shellie's Story: Finding Time for Physical Activity On this page: Shellie's Story … has type 2 diabetes and her father died of a heart attack when he was just 48. "I realized that I had put myself on … a habit. I honestly don't even think about it. In fact, when something comes up and I miss any of my walks, I get a …
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Using Nitroglycerin for Angina On this page: Overview … to use quick-acting nitroglycerin Your doctor will tell you when to use your nitroglycerin. You may need to take it to … happening. Be sure to keep nitroglycerin with you at all times. To prevent angina, take nitroglycerin before an …
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… One of the signs of substance use disorder is that you keep using alcohol and other drugs even though you know it's … Other people drink large amounts of alcohol at specific times, such as on the weekend. Others may be sober for long … These drugs can be dangerous, especially in overdose or when combined with other drugs or alcohol. Inhalants like …