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Make sure the ceiling fan is turned off before you begin dusting it. If you don’t have a long-handled duster, you can also place an old pillowcase over each fan and slide it along the fan blade to collect the dust.  For maximum safety, wear a breathing mask and goggles while you do this. Your ceiling fan is probably a lot dustier than you think it is! If you need to dust a fan over your mattress, cover the mattress with a sheet first so it doesn’t get dirty. Always start dusting from the top of the room so that you won’t have to dust anything twice. Make sure you get the dust out of any air vents and the top corners of your room as well, since it can be easy to forget to clean these areas on a normal basis.  Use a step-ladder to reach the ceiling if you don’t have a long-handled duster. If you don’t have a long-handled duster or a step-ladder, you can also put a rag over the head of a broom and use that to dust the ceiling. Dust the walls themselves, the corners, and any air vents that you haven’t dusted yet. Make sure to dust the inside of any window frames in your room as well. Don’t forget to dust around the moulding of your windows, as well. Spray glass cleaner on the cloth before using it to clean the picture frames. If you have vinyl window blinds, use a mild surface cleaner sprayed on the cloth to clean them. Take the shade off of the lamp, then use a lint remover to clean the inside and outside of the lampshade. Make sure the bulb is cool before wiping it down with glass cleaner. You can simply use a damp cloth to wipe any dust off of the lamp cord. However, make sure the cord is unplugged first. Wipe down your dresser, desk, bookshelf, or any other piece of furniture in your room with a duster or with furniture polish. This is especially important if you don’t already dust your furniture on a regular basis. Take this opportunity to wipe down the insides of your dresser drawers, as well.

summary: Use a long-handled duster to dust the ceiling fan. Dust the ceiling and the top half of your walls first. Work your way down to the lower half of the walls and the baseboards. Use a microfiber cloth to dust picture frames and the window blinds. Clean the bulbs, shades, and cords for any lamps in your room. Don’t forget to dust all the furniture in your room.


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One of the most important things you can do is to let people know about the stalking. Sharing your concerns with people you trust will gain you a much-needed network of support. These people will also be able to keep an eye out for you and help keep you safe.  Tell people you trust, such as family members, close friends, teachers, co-workers, or those in your religious community. You also may want to inform people in protective roles at your school or work about your situation. For example, consider informing your school principal, university official, or security company at work. Show people the stalker’s picture or give them a detailed description of their appearance. Let them know what they should do if they see the person. For example, “Please call the police right away if you see him. And please text me so I can stay away.” Ask your friends not to post any information about your whereabouts or post any pictures of you. Consider deleting your account entirely, or severely restricting its use.  Your stalker may be using what you post on social media to track you down and learn about your day-to-day activities. If you know the stalker and their online identity, block them from being able to access your accounts. Come up with a plan that you can quickly put into motion if you feel you are being threatened. This plan may include knowing a safe place to stay, having important documents and phone numbers at your disposal, or signaling people in the event of an emergency.  You may wish to have an emergency bag packed if you find you need to leave quickly with necessary papers and supplies. Consider informing family and friends of a code word or phrase that indicates that you are in danger and not able to speak freely. For example, you could decide that “Do you want to order Thai food tonight?” is your signal for your friend to contact emergency services on your behalf. If you have children, help them know of safe places to go and people to talk to if you or they find themselves in danger.

summary: Inform others of your situation. Ask for privacy on social media. Develop a plan.


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From toothaches to tonsil infections, a host of oral health issues can lead to excess saliva. See your doctor or dentist if you’re unable to manage hypersalivation on your own, or if you experience signs of an infection, such as pain, swelling, or discharge. Oral health issues other than infections, such as structural defects, can also lead to saliva buildup. Support collars, braces, and other devices are available if any mouth, neck, or jawbone defects make swallowing difficult. This medication can be taken sublingually (under the tongue) to help produce a local drying effect in the mouth. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication, but since it’s being administered at a low dose in the mouth, the side effects that these medications usually cause are much less likely.Similar medications include oral hyoscyamine, oral amitriptyline, and sublingual ipratropium bromide. If other treatment options were unsuccessful, your doctor might advise botulinum (Botox) injections. Using an ultrasound as a guide, a medical professional will inject the salivary glands with a toxin that temporarily blocks their function.  Botox injections need to be administered every 5 to 6 months in order to manage excessive salivation. Make sure that you see an experienced Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor for this treatment option. Surgical removal of the salivary glands is rare, and only advised if hypersalivation significantly impacts quality of life. For instance, choking on excess saliva is potentially life-threatening for a person with an advanced motor neuron disorder, so surgery might be the best solution.  There are a variety of surgical options available. Your doctor, or the medical team of the person in your care, will help determine which is appropriate. Generally, salivary gland surgery is fast and simple. Some surgeries only require local anesthesia, which means the area would be numbed and you’d stay awake during the procedure.
summary: Consult your doctor about treating an oral infection, if necessary. Ask your doctor about 1% atropine eye drops. Discuss Botox injections with your doctor for serious hypersalivation. Consider surgery as a last resort.