Rainy weather can affect your self-esteem, making it more likely that you’ll forego social gatherings and do things solo. However, being alone on a gloomy day can quickly make your spirits worse. Give yourself a ray of sunshine by connecting with someone. If you’re at home alone, invite a friend over to laze about with you. If you’re at work or school, make a special effort to connect with others by asking someone to sit with you at lunch or going into the breakroom for a quick chat. Socializing with others can improve your mood almost instantly. If you enjoy reading, nasty weather is an ideal time to snuggle up with a book and a cup of tea. Not only is picking up a book for leisure a great source of pleasure and entertainment, it also reduces stress and brings about positive feelings. Plus, if academic achievement is important to you, studies show that leisure reading results in a greater vocabulary, higher test scores, and improved cognitive skills. Whether fiction or nonfiction, pull a book from your shelf and get lost in the wonderful world of reading. This serves as the perfect distraction and accessory to bad weather. Many would argue that a rain or snow day provides the best excuse to curl up on your couch for some one-on-one time with your television. There’s no need to go outside in the nasty weather if you can avoid it. Scan through your channels to see if any of your favorite shows are being replayed. Or, log on to Netflix and check out the newest releases. Be mindful that prolonged TV time increases chances of being overweight or obese and developing chronic diseases. Make sure to take breaks and engage in other activities. At the very least, get up every hour or so for some light exercise and stretching. For centuries, humans have used art to promote healing. If you are feeling blue because of less-than-perfect weather, it may be a good idea to pull out those paintbrushes or grab your sketch pad. Artistic self-expression with music, the visual arts, dance, or writing can all positively benefit your overall health and well-being. Research shows that creating art can actually help people feel better after both physiological and psychological sickness. There’s a chance that nasty weather tends to get you down because you have difficulty with idle time. Intense storms may prevent you from going about your activities as normal and you may not do well with unstructured leisure time. If this is the case, you are probably overdue for some good tender, loving self-care.  Ugly weather offers a terrific opportunity to relax and treat yourself. What have you been neglecting doing for yourself? If you can travel about your community, go get a massage. Get your nails painted. If you’re a guy, get a new haircut. If you’re not able to leave home, make your living quarters a place of peaceful relaxation. Taking a few moments to relax can help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, and anxiety.  Play some soothing music. Light a luxurious-smelling candle. Perform  self-massage. Take a soothing bubble bath. Sleep in and enjoy waking up slowly, at your own pace.
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One-sentence summary -- Spend time with a friend. Read a book. Watch TV. Create art. Treat yourself kindly.

Q: You need to work with your dialysis team regularly.  Those health professionals will be able to help you manage your health, diet and weight gain.  Typically, dialysis teams are made up of a qualified nephrologist, dietician, and social worker. Regarding matters of weight gain and diet, your dietitian is the most important person to consult. He or she has been educated about renal failure and can teach you more about the best foods to eat for your new dietary needs. Your nephrologist is the doctor who specializes in your kidney health. You will need to work closely with him or her throughout your treatment and consult him or her on every aspect of your disease and recovery, including your diet. A social worker who works at the dialysis center might be able to provide you with dialysis cookbooks and recipes. He or she can also get in touch with agencies that will help you get the food you need if finances are an issue for you. Dialysis can sometimes cause severe nausea.  Many times this is a big reason behind your weight loss and difficulty reaching or maintaining a healthy weight.  Consult your nephrologist and ask for a prescription anti-nausea medication.  Taking these regularly may help you eat more regular meals and feel more motivated to eat. If you're feeling nauseous make sure to tell your dialysis team.  Also try to keep something in your stomach.  Items like saltine crackers can help calm your stomach. Over-the-counter medications can be risky if you do not clear them with your doctor first. Metoclopramide and ondansetron are two different types of anti-emetic medications that may help with your nausea. Talk to your doctor about these medications. To help address your nutritional needs, your nephrologist might recommend the use of a special multivitamin for improved renal health.  This will be especially helpful if you're not eating well or have little appetite.  Renal vitamins are designed for patients with CKD, ESRD and/or are on dialysis.  They are a safe form that will not cause any harm to your kidneys and other organ systems.  Note that you should not rely on renal multivitamins alone. Your body absorbs most nutrients better when taken from food rather than an artificial substance. Multivitamins can help prevent malnutrition and ensure you're meeting the daily recommended values of most essential nutrients.  They are not be enough to help you gain significant amounts of weight. Do not take any over the counter vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements without clearing them with your doctor first.  They can cause significant harm or damage if they are not appropriate for you.
A: Talk to your doctor. Ask for an anti-nausea medication. Get a prescription for renal multivitamins.

Article: There may be restrictions in your area for open fires, especially if you live someplace with draught conditions. Before you begin, call the local fire department to make sure it's okay to burn your stump.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find out if it is legal to burn the stump.

Article: Sometimes an apartment just isn’t enough space to hold all of your things. Some apartments have extra storage space that you can rent, or you may need to consider renting a storage facility. Regardless of where you find extra storage space, it’s important to consider these costs as part of your overall rental expenses. In some complexes, you’ll need to pay an additional fee to park your car. If you don’t own a car, this will obviously not be a concern, but if you do, ask about the complex’s parking policies. Some apartments only charge for covered or garage parking, but others will request a per car fee as part of your monthly rent. If your apartment complex has a pool, gym, dog park, or other amenities available for all occupants, you are likely paying to maintain these areas as part of your rent. Ask how much of your rent goes towards shared amenities. If you regularly go swimming, workout at the gym, or take your dog to the dog park, these expenses may be worthwhile for you. However, if you don’t think you’ll use these spaces, you may want to look for rental properties with fewer amenities.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider additional storage fees. Pay for vehicle parking. Understand the costs of shared spaces.