Q: Piercing your lip will be painful, and the piercing may cause bleeding. The area may be tender, swollen, and bruised for several days afterward. Lip piercings can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks to heal fully, so be prepared for multiple daily cleanings during that time, plus regular upkeep after that. Cleaning your lip piercing is pretty straightforward, but it will require non-iodized salt, alcohol-free mouthwash, and a mild, fragrance-free soap. Pick up a new toothbrush as well—one with soft bristles—and replace your old one after getting your piercing. Before getting your lip pierced, know what to look for regarding infections. Symptoms include pus, green or yellow discharge, tingling or loss of feeling around the piercing site, fever, and excessive bleeding, pain, redness, and swelling. Leave the jewelry in if you suspect an infection, but seek medical attention immediately. Body jewelry often contains nickel, which is a common allergen for many people. Symptoms will likely appear within 12 to 48 hours, and can include itching and swelling, crusty or scaly blisters, and redness, rash, or dry skin.  Your lip piercing won’t heal properly if you are allergic to the jewelry, so go to the doctor immediately if you suspect an allergy. If you can’t wear necklaces, earrings, rings or bracelets containing nickel, you won’t be able to wear it in your lip, either. Look for jewelry labeled “surgical steel” or “nickel free.” In addition to nickel, some people may be allergic to copper or brass. These 3 base metals cause the majority of allergic reactions to jewelry.
A: Know what to expect. Purchase your cleaning supplies in advance. Recognize the signs of infection. Know what an allergic reaction will look like.

Q: Depending on how bad the bullying is, you might choose to walk away. This is very effective, especially for one-time cases. Most bullies seek a target for their anger. They will most likely lose interest if they don’t get a reaction from you. Ignoring the bully sends the message that he has no effect on you.  Walk away as if you are walking away from a friend so as not to give away a sense of fear. When walking home from school, stick with large groups, especially if the bully’s behavior is escalating. Try not to walk home from school alone. Walk in high-traffic areas instead of dark or isolated walkways. If you are being chased, run to the nearest place with lots of people. Bullies are usually afraid of being caught and will most likely leave you alone. Talking to a bully can be challenging but might bring awareness to his demeaning behavior. Perhaps he doesn’t know how his words or actions have on others. When you do, try to build him up, instead of putting him down. For example, say, “I think you are too smart for behaving this way and know you can do better” or "Be really cool and don't talk to me this way."   Show confidence. Confidence is expressed through the words you choose and your own body language. Remember to stand tall, with your head held high. Speak assertively when engaging with the bully. Such as maintaining eye contact, being mindful of tone of voice and posture, or using appropriate language. Remind yourself that you do not have to resort on picking on anyone to feel good about yourself. Stay away from people that spread rumors or gossip. As a rule, if you tend to feel nervous or stressed around the people you hang out with, they are probably not good friends. An important quality in a friend is her ability to be trusted. Also, you want to make sure that you have their support and unconditional acceptance. Be mindful of how dedicated they are to you and notice their acts of kindness. Stick with friends that stand-up for one another. Bullies are less likely to harass you if you have strong friends that support you. Bullies are scared of confronting people who they think are stronger than them. Remember the phrase, 'bullies are cowards'? at the time you probably didn't understand why this was true, but the truth is that bullies are cowards because they will always pick on people that they perceive are weaker than they are. Show that you are stronger than they are by not backing down, and the bully will leave you alone.  Stand up straight, look them in the eye and talk to them in a strong, confident voice. If you can't manage a confident voice, then just don't speak to them in a small or quiet voice. Respond to the bully with comebacks. If you're not good at these, then ask yourself why you are better than the bully and throw it back at them. (Eg: Bully: "You're so ugly". You: "Want to know who's ugly? Look in the mirror"). The bully is being mean to you; being nice isn't going to do anything. Respond to the bully by telling them to stop. Show the bully that you don't care by saying: "Tell that to someone who cares" and walk away. If a group is bullying you, they may laugh and whisper to each other. This may make you feel small, but stand up to them. Say something like "Why don't you just act your age and stop giggling and whispering like a bunch of five-year-olds"  and walk away.
A: Ignore the bully and walk away. Talk to the bully. Pay attention to the people you spend time with. Spend time with people that are kind and considerate. Don't back down.

Q: Are you sight-impaired and intending to provide useful information for a scribe?  Are you compiling a medical history for yourself or your child?  Do you plan to use your personal data sheet as a foundation for job applications?  Understanding the purpose of your personal data sheet will help you determine what information you need to include. Gathering name and address information for references, any relevant medical data, and details regarding your past jobs and educational experience will help expedite the writing process once you begin. Job resumes are targeted toward a specific position opening.  While you may use the same basic format for each job to which you apply, you'll adapt the objective, and possibly some of the supporting information, to the specific characteristics of each position.  A personal data sheet, on the other hand, is a compendium of information about you.  This document is not generated to "sell" your qualifications to a specific audience, but rather to provide complete, accurate, and clearly presented information about you and your life experiences.  Note that while you may target your information to a broad type of audience -- medical professionals, potential volunteer opportunities, etc. -- the same personal data sheet should serve to introduce you to any audience of the targeted type. If you opt to include your personal data sheet with a job application you should always provide a resume, as well.
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Determine why you are compiling a personal data sheet. Gather relevant resources. Understand how a personal data sheet differs from a resume.