Q: “Paraphrasing” is saying something someone else has said in your own words. You still express the same ideas, just in a different way. It can be a useful skill to have, especially if you are trying to write an essay or article. Of course, you always want to give credit when you use someone else’s ideas, but paraphrasing gives you a chance to say it in your own words instead of using a direct quotation. By stating it your way, the information may fit better into what you’re writing, allowing your writing to flow more easily from one idea to the next. Paraphrasing may sound suspiciously like summarizing, but they are actually two different methods of rewriting a text. In both methods, you are putting the text in your own words, though summarizing sometimes uses some of the same phrases as the original, depending on your end goals.  For example, let’s say the original writing is: “The fox stalked its prey in the moonlight, it’s large ears and bright eyes on high alert for the rabbit’s next move.”  Example of a paraphrased sentence: “The rabbit stayed still in the light of the moon while the fox surveyed the land using its spectacular hearing and night vision.”  Example of summarization: “Foxes hunt rabbits at night using their ears and eyes.” Summarizing focuses on the facts of the statement rather than the details.
A: Know what ‘paraphrasing’ means. Be aware of the differences between paraphrasing and summarizing.

Q: During a depressive episode, it may be hard for the person to accomplish large goals, so setting small manageable goals may help. Accomplishing a small goal may also help the person feel better. For example, if the person is complaining that she needs to clean her whole house, then you might suggest just tackling something small like a coat closet or bathroom. When someone is depressed, it may be tempting to turn to negative coping mechanisms, such as alcohol, isolating oneself, or not taking medications. Instead, try to encourage the person to use positive coping mechanisms. For example, you can suggest calling their therapist, doing a little exercise, or engaging in a hobby when a depressive mood strikes. Encouraging the person during depressive phases will help them to know that someone there cares. Make sure that you avoid making promises or relying on clichés when you encourage your friend or the person.  For example, don’t say, “Everything will be fine,” “It’s all in your head,” or “When life give you lemons, make lemonade!”  Instead, say things like, “I care about you,” “I am here for you,” “You are a good person and I am happy that you are in my life.” During depressive phases, the person may prefer to stay in bed, isolate themselves, or just watch TV all day. Do your best to help the person establish a daily routine so that they always have something to do. For example, you might establish a time for your the person to get up and shower, a time to go get the mail, a time to take a walk, and time to do something fun, like reading a book or playing a game. During depressive phases, people are more prone to thoughts of suicide. Make sure that you take any comments about suicide seriously. If the person is acting suicidal or indicating that they have plans to kill themselves and/or harm others, then call emergency services for help. Do not try to deal with someone who is suicidal or violent on your own.
A: Suggest working towards a small goal. Encourage positive strategies for dealing with depression. Provide genuine encouragement. Try to establish a routine. Watch for signs that the person may be suicidal.

Q: Lip plumpers have ingredients in them such as cinnamon or menthol, causing slight irritation to your lips when applied which makes them swell. You can find lip plumpers at big box stores or beauty stores, as well as online. Check the ingredients in the lip plumper before purchasing it—some have ingredients such as ephedrine which may cause allergic reactions. You can make your own lip plumper by melting a lip balm over the stove or in the microwave. Mix 0.5  tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon into the melted lip balm using a spoon, and then pour the mixture back into the lip balm container.  To remove the lip balm from its original container, twist the lip balm as far out as it will go and use a knife to cut off the end, dropping it into a glass container. How long you melt the lip balm will depend on the type you're using and your stove, but wait until the lip balm melts entirely into a liquid before mixing in the cinnamon. Use a measuring cup to carefully pour the liquid back into the lip balm container.
A: Purchase a lip plumper from the store for an easy fix. Create your own plumper if you have the ingredients at home.

Q: Pericarditis occurs when the pericardium (a membrane around the heart) is swollen or irritated, usually from viral infection. The resulting chest pain usually feels like a sharp, stabbing pain in either the center or the left side of your chest. In some patients, though, the pain is more of a dull pressure that spreads to the jaw and/or left arm. This pain can worsen with breathing or movement. Some of the symptoms of pericarditis look a lot like those of a heart attack:  Shortness of breath Heart palpitations Low-grade fever Fatigue or nausea Cough Swollen legs or abdomen Though pericarditis is often mild and resolves on its own, it's difficult to distinguish between its symptoms and those of a heart attack. It can also develop into more severe cases that can require surgery to relieve the symptoms. You need immediate supervision and diagnostic tests to find out what's actually causing the pain.  Call emergency services or ask someone to take you to the nearest emergency room. Just like with heart attacks, early treatment is the best way to prevent the condition from worsening. The pericardium has two layers of tissue that rub together when inflamed, causing the chest pain. By sitting in this position, you can reduce the tissue friction and its resulting pain while waiting for medical attention. Taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like aspirin or ibuprofen will reduce the tissue inflammation. This, in turn, reduces the friction between the two layers of the pericardium and eases your chest pain.  Consult your doctor before taking these medications. With physician approval, take these medications three times a day with food. You should take a total of two to four grams of Aspirin per day or 1200 to 1800 mg of ibuprofen per day. Pericarditis is usually the result of a viral infection. You can treat it like the common cold to speed up your recover and eliminate the pain quickly. Rest and sleep will help your immune system function more efficiently, speeding up the healing process.
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Learn the symptoms of pericarditis. Seek immediate medical attention. Ease the pain by sitting up and leaning forward. Take aspirin or ibuprofen. Get plenty of rest.