Q: Sold in drugstores, ovulation testing kits detect the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine, which increases one to two days before ovulation. Similar to over-the-counter pregnancy tests, these are digital devices with a testing stick to be held under your urine stream. There is another type of testing kit, using which you can test your dried saliva under a microscope for "fern" patterns that sometimes indicate a rise in estrogen levels in the few days leading up to ovulation. This is less reliable than the LH test, especially if you have poor eyesight. Very concentrated or very dilute urine throws off the results of this test. For best results, avoid caffeine and alcohol on the day of the test, avoid dehydration or excessive water consumption, and wait until your bladder is full. Urinate on the stick and wait for a new line to appear in the viewing window. A line that is about as dark as the existing control line means you are probably ovulating. A faint line is not a reliable indicator.  Ovulation tests accurately predict the level of LH in urine, but the surge in LH only lasts about 24–48 hours, giving you a short window to detect it. Using multiple methods to track ovulation is recommended. Some tests may work slightly differently, so check the instructions. For example, you may need to urinate into a cup and dip the test into it, or the fertility symbol may show up as as smiley face instead of a line. Test yourself daily during the most likely parts of your cycle, as described in the calendar section. If you have missed your ovulation in previous cycles and can afford additional tests, consider taking an ovulation test twice daily.
A: Purchase an ovulation test. Moderate your water intake in the hours before the test. Interpret the test. Repeat as necessary.

Q: If your doctor prescribed medication for your depression, take it at the dose and frequency recommended. Do not stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor. If you are trying to become pregnant or are pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about your medicines. Some antidepressants can pose a significant health risk to your unborn child. You need to work with your doctor to design a course of treatment that is best for both you and your baby. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, counseling or psychosocial therapy is a key treatment in the fight against depression. Psychotherapy can help you regain a sense of satisfaction and control in your life while easing the symptoms of depression. It may also arm you to better deal with future stressors.  During counseling sessions, you will explore your behavior and thoughts, relationships and experiences. This time will help you better understand your depression and your choices. You will also learn better ways to cope and solve life's problems and set realistic goals. All of which can lead to a more empowered, happier self. Go to your therapy sessions even if you do not feel like it. Regular attendance is very important to their effectiveness. Admitting to yourself that you are depressed is hard. Telling someone else can be even harder, but it is important. Seek out trusted friends, relatives or faith leaders. You need an ally, or even better allies, in this fight. Tell them in no uncertain terms that you are dealing with depression, and ask for their support. Your support group can help rally you in your day-to-day battle with depression.  You are not the only one that benefits when you talk about your depression. Too often depression is suffered alone. You can help end that by talking about yours. You can also attend structured support groups hosted at community mental health or religious centers. Reaching out to others who are experiencing the same struggle can give you hope and strength to continue in your fight against depression. In your therapist's office, this may be referred to as cognitive behavioral therapy and is one of the most commonly used therapies against depression . It is the conscious effort to identify your negative beliefs and behaviors; and choose to replace them with healthy, positive ones. After all, you cannot control all unwanted situations, but you can always control how you approach and think about those situations.   Positive thinking begins with being able to identify your negative thoughts. On days when you are feeling particularly low, listen to what you are telling yourself. Take a particularly negative thought and try to challenge it. Is there any evidence that can refute this thought? Can you put a more realistic spin on it? To become your best at practicing positive thinking, seek out the help of a counselor or therapist, who can help you identify negative situations in your life and empower you to envision them in a positive light. Physical activity reduces the symptoms of depression, so get moving. Find something you enjoy enough to do regularly (a few times a week), such as:  Walking Jogging Team sports (tennis, volleyball, soccer, football, etc.) Gardening Swimming Weight training Practice meditation, yoga, or tai chi. Create balance in your life. Cut back on obligations if you have to. Make time for self-care.  After a three-month study, women who practiced yoga reported a reduction in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression and improved energy and well-being. Adequate sleep is very important to your overall physical and mental health. Lack of sleep can cause you to be irritable and restless, and even exacerbate the symptoms of depression. On the contrary, regular, good quality sleep (i.e. uninterrupted and lasting between 7 and 9 hours), can improve well-being and functioning. If you are having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor. When you are depressed, you may tend to stay inside alone. Getting out and about maybe the last thing on your mind, but it is important not to become isolated from others, and it's also significant to get a change in scenery. Make an effort to go out and do things, and stay in touch with friends and family. Research reveals that participating in a group nature walk can result in lower depression and stress and improved mental health and well-being. Being aware of your thoughts and how your thoughts influence your mood is important to effectively fight your depression. Consider keeping a journal to document and work through your thoughts.  Use your journaling time as a time to challenge negative thinking. Share your journal with your therapist. Abusing alcohol, nicotine or illicit drugs is a risk factor for depression. Depressed persons often turn to drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication. While the use of these substances may temporarily mask depression symptoms, in the long run, they can make depression worse. If you need help quitting, contact a local drug rehab facility. Complementary and alternative medicine practitioners believe that there must be harmony between the mind and body for enhanced well-being.Techniques designed to strengthen the mind/body connection include: Acupuncture Yoga Meditation Guided imagery Massage therapy
A: Take your medicine. Participate in regular psychotherapy. Build a support group. Practice  positive thinking. Exercise. Manage your stress. Get sleep. Get out, literally. Keep a journal. Stop any drug abuse. Strengthen your mind-body connection.

Q: You can do this one of two ways:  Scroll through your apps pages to locate the Kindle app, which has the black silhouette of a person reading against a blue background. From your home screen, Slide your finger to the right to open your search function. Tap on the search bar, type Kindle in, and tap on the app when it appears in the menu below. Find this icon (three horizontal lines) in the very top, left-hand corner of your screen.  If you are using an iPad, skip this step. If you have a book open—whether on an iPad or iPod—press the settings menu followed by "Library". This will return you to the main screen. If you are using an iPad, tap on the “Settings” icon. Find this icon (a white gear) in the very bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. This will bring you to the “Deregister” page. You will receive the following notification: “Deregister will remove all downloaded content from this Kindle, do you want to continue”. If you register the device with the same account, all of your downloaded content will return to your library. You will be effectively “signed out” of your account. Your device’s connection to the Amazon account it was registered under is severed. Tap “Email or mobile number” and enter the email address or mobile number associated with your Amazon account. Tap “Password” and enter the password for your Amazon account. Press Sign In. Your device will automatically register with the Amazon account you entered.
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Launch the Kindle app. Press the Menu icon. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and press “Settings”. Locate the “Registration” section and click “Update”. Click Deregister this Kindle. Click “OK”. Sign in to the Kindle app to register your device.