Q: During periods of stress, you may experience increased heart rate, sweating, tension of muscles, and often shallow breathing.  Deep breathing can help to decrease those negative symptoms of stress by helping to regulate your nervous system.  Start by placing one hand on your cheek and one hand on your stomach. Take a deep breath in through your nose, counting to 7 as you breathe in. Then, exhale through your mouth, counting to 7, while tightening your stomach muscles to exhale all of the air. Repeat the process 5 times with an average of one breath per 10 seconds. Negative thoughts can make social anxiety worse, so it is important to stop yourself when you have a negative thought. The next time you have a negative thought, don’t just let it go by. Take a moment to analyze the thought and try to see what its flaws are.  For example, a negative thought might be, “I am going to make a fool of myself in front of everyone when I give this presentation.” If you find yourself thinking something like this, ask yourself, “Do I know that I will make a fool of myself?” and “If I mess up, does that mean that people will think I’m dumb?”  Your answers to these questions should be “No” and “No” because you cannot know what people will think or do. The more likely outcome is that you will do a good job and no one will think you are dumb. Taking good care of yourself can help you to deal with your social anxiety. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly can help you feel better mentally and physically. Make sure that you are eating well, sleeping enough, and getting regular exercise to feel your best.  Eat a balanced diet that include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Get between 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Exercise for 30 minutes three times a week. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake. Working through severe anxiety on your own can be hard. If you or a loved one has SAD, consider getting help from a licensed mental health professional. A mental health professional can help you to identify the root of your social anxiety an work through these issues. You might also consider attending a behavioral therapy group for people with social anxiety. These groups can help you to build your confidence and learn cognitive- behavioral techniques that can improve your ability to handle difficult situations. Medication alone cannot cure social anxiety, but it can be useful in some situations. Some medications may be more effective than others for your situation, so it is important to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and options. Common medications for SAD include: Benzodiazepines such as Xanax; Beta Blockers such as Inderal or tenormin; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIS) such as Nardia; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) such as Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro; Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIS) such as Effexor, Effexor XR, and Cymbalta.
A: Practice deep breathing. Put a stop to your negative thoughts. Take care of yourself. Consider seeing a mental health therapist for help. Ask your doctor about medications.

Q: Find your fuse box or circuit breaker box and check the diagram on the inside of the panel to identify the breaker that controls the power to your water heater. Flip the switch to shut off power to the water heater so you don’t shock yourself. Use a flashlight or set up a lamp near the water heater so you can see while you’re working. Near the pilot light is a switch that controls the flow of gas into the water heater. Move the switch to the “pilot” setting to prevent heating an empty heater and so gas doesn’t leak out while you’re working on it. The pilot light will not actually go out, but the gas will be cut off from the water heater. On the top right side of the water heater is a valve that controls the flow of water into the water heater. Turn the knob or move the switch to shut off the water supply. If you can’t locate your water supply valve, check the owner’s manual or look up the make and model of your water heater online to find it. At the base of the water heater is a small valve called the drain valve. Take a standard garden hose and align it with the threads on the drain valve. Screw the garden hose onto the valve to connect it. Make sure the hose is attached securely and the threads are even so water doesn’t leak out. Run the garden hose to the outside of the building so the water can run off safely. Make sure the end of the hose is lower than the level of the drain on the heater so the water will flow. You could also run the hose to a storm drain in the street so it flows safely into a drainage system.
A: Turn off the power if you have an electric water heater. Flip the pilot light switch to “Pilot” if you have a gas water heater. Turn the water supply valve off at the top of the water heater. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Place the other end of the hose outside below the level of the drain.

Q: The eviction process begins with the provision of proper notice to the tenant that demands that the tenant vacate the leased premises within a specific period of time. Click here to access the different notice of eviction forms that have been approved by the Florida Supreme Court. The different types of notice required includes:  3-day notices are for nonpayment of rent. The amount due on the face of the 3-day notice cannot be greater than the total amount of past due rent. You must accept rent if submitted before the end of the 3-day notice period, and once accepted you can no longer pursue eviction. 7-day curative or non-curative notice is provided for evictions related to lease or law violations. 15-day prior notice  is required for the termination of a month-to-month tenancy. Miami Beach has a special law requiring a 30-day notice if you have an oral month to month agreement or if the lease is written but does not contain a lease duration. Some lease terms contain instructions for the service of notice and other processes to the tenant. If the lease is silent, you can serve notice by handing a copy of the notice to an adult occupant of the leased premises.  The notice can also be securely posted to the door of the premises. Service of notice via mail is also possible, and you should make sure to send the mail certified in order to have documentation of receipt that can be presented to the court. Notice begins to toll on the first full day following delivery of notice, and expires at midnight on the last number of days given for notice, excluding weekends and holidays. If the tenant has not paid rent during the notice period, or has not remedied the lease violation underlying the eviction, you can proceed with filing an eviction complaint. A completed eviction packet will contain your completed eviction complaint, five copies of the lease agreement and notice provided to the tenant, as well as a pre-stamped envelope that is addressed to all occupants/tenants. Have the complaint notarized and file it at the clerk's office, or swear to it in front of a clerk and pay the relevant complaint filing fee. In most counties the filing fee is $185. After filing your eviction complaint and paying the filing fees,  you will be provided with a service of summons that must be provided to the tenant along with a copy of the eviction packet. Service can be conducted by a private process server or by a county sheriff, who will confirm in writing that the notice, was delivered.  Tenants have 5 days to answer an eviction summons. If the tenant answers and pays the rent, the landlord must contact the court to schedule a hearing. File a motion with the clerk seeking a default judgment if the tenant fails to answer the summons. Attend court on the hearing date and make sure to take all notice receipts with you. Go to your courtroom and answer all questions presented by the judge, and then wait for the court to enter a judgment. If the judge sides with you, the court will order the sheriff to evict the tenant in 24 hours. The sheriff will serve what is called a writ of possession, which the landlord must pay for, ordering the tenant to vacate the property. Alternatively, file a motion for default with the court if the tenant answered the summons, but failed to show up at the court hearing.
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Deliver a notice of eviction to the tenant. Serve the notice to the tenant. Create an eviction complaint. File your eviction packet with the county clerk’s office. Provide a service of summons to the tenant. Go to court on your hearing date.