Problem: Article: There may be reasons why you are picking at your scabs, ranging from purely physical (they itch) to mental or emotional (perhaps as a way to relieve tension). Understanding the root cause can help you to break the habit.  Not everyone who picks their scabs has a behavioral problem. Some amount is normal. Other times it is a sign of skin problems, drug use of withdrawal, or other conditions. It only becomes a behavioral disorder when it is so frequent that it impacts other aspects of your daily life.  People pick their skin for various reasons. For some it is boredom, while for others it can be a way to relieve negative feelings, depression, or stress. Sometimes it is unconscious; at other times the picker experiences feelings of guilt.  Keeping a log can make you aware of when, where, and how often you are picking, especially when it happens unconsciously. Whenever you catch yourself, record it in a notebook. Once you have an idea of when and why you are picking your scabs, try things that divert your attention or remind you not to pick. It may take one or more different ways to control your behavior. Be strategic and use methods that suit your own situation. If you are a self-motivated and competitive person, make breaking your habit into a sort of contest. Set a number of days or hours to go without picking and gradually increase this. Then reward yourself for significant progress. One way to stop is to make the habit physically hard. Cut your nails, wear gloves, or cover the scabs. Having shorter fingernails will make it harder for you to pick. Keeping scabs bandaged will prevent you from looking at them and help you resist the urge to pick.  Try soft cotton gloves. Not only do they act as a barrier, but they should make you even more conscious of the behavior and help you to reduce it.  If you tend to pick at your arms or legs, wear long sleeves and pants whenever possible. If the scabs are on your ankle, wear high socks. This way, even if you give in, you will pick at the fabric rather than the skin itself. This is another way of making your picking harder — and also a fashion-sensible one. It will be more difficult because you will have to scrape with thicker nails, which won't catch the skin as easily. Thin nails are sharp and can slice off the scab. If you go this route, have the manicurist make the nails as short and thick as possible. This will be added insurance against damaging the skin. When you feel the urge, distract yourself or channel your energy into something else. Try reading books, going for a walk, or watching television when you feel the urge to pick. Finding a habit that occupies your hands is even better and is something that is commonly used to quit smoking. You might try drawing, gardening, knitting, doing a puzzle, playing the piano, or crocheting. You can even just hold a coin or paperclip. If nothing else works, sit on your hands. Remember to respect yourself whenever you catch yourself picking. Press on the scabbed area or wave your hand over the scabs, with a reminder that you love yourself and want to protect your skin. Try this technique before bed and when you wake up. It will take a long time to undo the habit at first. But if you are successful just once, you can do it again and will eventually reduce your picking. Be proud of your progress. With care and time, you can gradually free yourself of the habit.
Summary: Study yourself. Develop effective coping strategies. Try challenging yourself. Make picking more difficult. Apply acrylic fingernails. Replace your habit with something less destructive. Practice positive affirmation. Don’t give up!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult first and foremost.   Tell your parents the entire story. Parents are here to help and want to know what is going on with you. Your parents, moreover, may then be able to get in touch with staff at the school in order to try to stop the bullying. This is important particularly if you don't feel comfortable telling your teacher or fear retribution from the bully. It's useful if you keep a diary of everything that happens. That way you can let your parents and other adults know about specific incidents. Inform teachers, principals, and other school helpers. These individuals have the power  to intervene and help stop bullying. Sometimes bullies stop as soon as a teacher finds out because they're afraid they'll get in trouble.  Teachers are especially important resources if you're being bullied. They can provide protection from bullying by letting you stay in the classroom during recess or by setting up a buddy system on your behalf. It's important to let your school know about any bullying incidents because there may be other kids being bullied by the same person. Just talking to someone about your experience can bring you a bit of relief. Good people to talk to include a guidance counselor, sibling, or friend. They may offer some helpful solutions, but should not be approached in lieu of telling your parents or school personnel. Just talking about what you're experiencing and feeling can help you feel less alone. Some children have reported real success from peer counseling programs at their schools. Telling an adult is not tattling. Bullying is not a small or trivial matter; it is wrong and it helps if everyone who gets bullied or witnesses someone else being bullied speaks up. Remember that you cannot tackle bullying by yourself. No one can, not even adults. Getting help is the right thing to do when dealing with abuse, bullying, harassment, or assault.

SUMMARY: Tell your parent(s) or someone you trust about the bullying. Report bullying and victimization incidents to the school. Talk openly about bullying. Don't be afraid to speak up.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If using long zucchini, halve the squash crosswise. Soak zucchini 30 minutes in cold water to soften the squash. Using an apple corer or a special zucchini corer , hollow out the zucchini, trying to scoop out the centers so all you have left are zucchini "tubes" that will hold the meat stuffing. Don't throw out the zucchini flesh. Instead, chop it up and set it aside to use for the stuffing later.  Brown ground veal 4 minutes until it is golden brown and the oil has absorbed evenly. Using a slotted spoon, transfer browned ground veal to a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Leave the remaining fat in the skillet. In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes until gold and fragrant. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and discard it, leaving behind garlic-infused oil. Add reserved chopped zucchini flesh to the skillet and sauté 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Then transfer sautéed zucchini flesh to the bowl containing the ground veal. Mix zucchini flesh and ground veal to combine. Fill the zucchini tubes with the stuffing. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat. Place as many stuffed zucchini tubes that can fit in a single layer in the skillet without overcrowding or dropping oil temperature too much. Sear zucchini 10 minutes total on all sides, turning stuffed squash when needed. Once zucchini has been seared, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a platter. Repeat this with any remaining zucchini until they are all cooked, reserving cooking fat in skillet.  Season stuffed squash with salt and black pepper then add dry white wine to the skillet, bringing it back to a boil. Add tomatoes to the skillet. (Alternately, you can used canned diced tomatoes if you wish to save time.) Turn zucchini tubes from time to time, making sure that they cook evenly. When stuffed squash is fork-tender, remove skillet from heat. Wait at least 5 minutes for them to cool a bit before serving.
Summary:
Prepare zucchini. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until it almost shimmers. Add ground veal to hot olive oil. Heat olive oil and garlic in the skillet. Cook the chopped zucchini flesh in the skillet. Make the stuffing. Cook stuffed zucchini in the skillet over medium-high heat. In the same skillet, add chopped onions and sauté 3 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onion caramelizes to a golden brown. Place stuffed zucchini tubes back in the skillet. Cover skillet, turn heat down to low, and simmer 30-40 minutes. Enjoy these tasty pan-cooked zucchini on their own or serve with a few sides.