Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn all of the lights off and close the blinds to reduce the pain. Put a hot or cold compress on your forehead to relieve tension. Lie down and relax in the dark until the pain recedes. Drink a small coffee or hot tea if you need immediate relief. Mix some ginger into a small cup of water and drink it to curb symptoms. Diffuse some lavender oil or light a lavender candle to relax. Rub some diluted peppermint oil into your temple to soothe your head.

Answer: If you have a migraine or feel one coming on, shut off all of the lights in the room and close the blinds. Migraines are usually exacerbated by bright light, so limiting the amount of light in the room is the first step towards relieving symptoms. In some cases, you may be able to stop a migraine in its tracks just by making the room dark.  Avoid bright screens from your computer, phone, or television. These lights are often worse than overhead lights or natural light when it comes to headaches. If you’re at work or school and you can’t control the light in the room, throw on a pair of sunglasses. Grab an ice pack, bag of ice, or heat pad and let it rest against your forehead. Leave it against your head for 10-15 minutes before taking a 5-10 minute break. Repeat this process as needed until you feel your symptoms getting better. If you’re using an ice pack, wrap it in a dry, clean towel before putting it against your forehead. Find a comfy couch, lean back in a recliner, or lie down in bed. Prop your head up with a comfortable pillow. Find a positions where your back is relaxed. Focus on your breathing and wait for your symptoms to recede.  For many people, symptoms will recede after a while if they’re lying down in the dark with a hot or cold compress on their forehead. Even if it’s really rough right now, just know that the pain will go away soon. It may take a few hours for your pain to recede, or it may only be a few minutes. It really differs from migraine to migraine. Most people have had a migraine at some point in their life. If you need to call off work or cancel an appointment, don’t worry—people will understand what you’re going through. While it’s not the best solution for everyone, drinking a small caffeinated beverage may provide some quick relief. Brew a fresh cup of coffee or make a cup of tea and sip it slowly over the course of 10-15 minutes. In many cases, a little caffeine will soothe some of the symptoms from a migraine.  If you’re a tea person, ginger tea may be a particularly good choice for your migraine. If you’re actively trying to avoid medications or drugs, take solace in the fact that caffeine is a naturally-occurring substance in tea and coffee. Measure out 1⁄8 teaspoon (0.62 mL) of ginger power and pour it into 1 cup (240 mL) of cold or hot water. Mix the ginger into the water and drink the solution. Ginger has been proven to help treat nausea, and there is some evidence that it will help with migraines as well. Drinking ginger tea may work as well, although most scientific studies have looked at ginger powder as the main way to limit symptoms from migraines. Some studies suggest that the smell of lavender can relieve migraine symptoms. Although it isn’t a miracle cure, it may make it easier for your body to relax while experiencing pain, which can reduce your symptoms. Light a lavender incense, diffuse some lavender oil, or light a lavender candle to improve the aroma in your environment.  Lavender isn’t a replacement for medication or medical advice. It’s not like the scent of lavender will automatically cure your headache. For some people, they won’t experience any effect at all. The more comfortable your environment is, the more comfortable you will be! Whatever you do to relax at home or at work, do it. Your migraine will be more likely to go away if you treat yourself a little. Mix 1-part peppermint oil extract with 9-parts water or olive oil. Then, use a clean rag to rub a little bit of the peppermint oil solution into your temples. You can apply it to your forehead as well if you’d like. This should provide some immediate relief and make it a little easier to relax.  This may not be the best option for you if you’re not fond of mint. Never apply undiluted essential oils to your skin. It is more likely to irritate your skin than actually help you feel better.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep in mind that selfishness can indicate other problems. Think about what’s bothering you. Consider underlying problems. Think about times you’ve been selfish.

Answer:
Although someone who behaves in selfish ways may be frustrating to be around, it is possible that selfish behavior may indicate that the person is dealing with deeper issues, such as depression or narcissistic personality disorder. Try to avoid judging or labeling your friend as selfish and self-centered. Instead, try to find out what is going on in your friend’s life that may be causing him or her to behave in selfish ways.  For example, you might say, “You seem wrapped up in the negative things that have been happening in your life. What's going on?” Encourage your friend to seek help if they're depressed or dealing with other serious issues. Advise your friend to talk to a school counselor or a therapist. What does your friend do that irritates you? Does she say negative things to you, constantly demand your attention, or talk only about herself without stopping? Get a good handle on exactly what it is that bothers you about your friend.  Some friends ask for help but never give anything in return. In this case, they're taking more from the relationship than they're giving, leaving it one-sided. Others talk themselves all the time but never ask how you are. If you do talk, they seem uninterested. This is another example of a one-sided relationship. Another type of selfishness is attention seeking. They may constantly call you and try to get you to hang out. They don't respect your need for alone-time. The underlying problems of selfishness may give you a little something to go on when talking to the person. You may also be able to develop a little more empathy for your friend if you consider why he or she may be acting in selfish ways.  Selfish or self-centered people may be insecure or have a negative self image. As such, they look for attention or try to get others to think about them. Consider their childhood. Maybe they expect attention because that's what they're used to. Maybe they're desperate for attention because they never got any growing up. Selfishness is a normal human behavior and we are all guilty of it sometimes. Think about times that you’ve been selfish to get some perspective. You may have been selfish unintentionally and hurt others' feelings. For example:  Have you ever interrupted someone during a conversation? Have you ever gotten bored when someone else was talking and started thinking about a problem of your own? Did you ever insist someone to spend time with you, even though you knew that they weren't feeling well?