Talk about any troubling symptoms such as excessive anxiety, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, sadness, suicidal or violent thoughts, thoughts of death, appetite or weight changes, and any other signs that you find worrisome or debilitating. If you suspect a mental health imbalance in yourself or a family member, consider tracking the frequency, severity, and duration of worrisome symptoms until a visit with a counselor or health professional can be arranged. Mental health tests exist for conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, and many health professionals can also identify potential personality or mood disorders, substance abuse problems, or other conditions that merit further treatment by conducting an initial evaluation during an office visit.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit your health professional. Keep track of your symptoms. Ask for a mental health evaluation.

Q: Doing something different can be a great way to spice up a weekend and make it feel more satisfying. However, your weekend adventures don’t have to be elaborate. If you don’t feel like making any major plans for your weekend, you can mix up your routine with a few simple activities. For example, you might try:  Getting up early to watch the sunrise or enjoy an early-morning walk. Trying a new brunch spot in your neighborhood. Working on a fun home improvement or arts and crafts project. Trying out a new recipe. Signing up for a fun weekend class, like an art or exercise class. When you try something new, your brain pays more attention to the details. This makes your memory of the event feel longer and more vivid than your memories of doing something routine. Plan to try something new over your next weekend. Your adventure will create an enduring and satisfying memory that you can carry with you into the work week. Keep in mind that new and exciting activities seem to go by faster while they are actually happening! However, a weekend packed with new experiences will feel longer in hindsight than a weekend spent lounging in front of the TV. You can use your time over the weekend best if you plan ahead. Decide exactly what you’re doing, and come up with a simple schedule. Discuss your plans with anyone else you’d like to spend time with, like friends or family. Once you’ve decided what you’re doing for the weekend, make the appropriate arrangements and gather whatever supplies you need.  For example, if you’re planning on a weekend getaway, make sure you know where you’re going and how early you need to set out to spend enough time there. If you’re doing something like going to a show, staying at a hotel, or eating at a fancy restaurant, call ahead to make sure you can get tickets or reserve your spot. It can be easy to overlook Friday night as an important part of the weekend. You may feel too exhausted to do much on Friday after a long week of work. However, even planning simple, low-key events can make your Friday evenings feel more enjoyable and your weekends seem longer. Set aside time on a Friday evening for something enjoyable that does not require much energy, like a family movie night or a self-pampering evening in the bath.
A: Start with simple changes. Try something new. Create a schedule for your weekend. Prepare for weekend activities in advance. Prioritize your Friday nights.

Article: Don't let the person call you, text you, Facebook you, or even show up in places where you're likely to be -- get a restraining order if you have to. Talking to the person will only make you feel more confused and hurt, and things could get ugly. Don't be tricked if the person says that he or she just want to chat, or that he or she misses you -- your ex will only try to get you back in whatever way possible.  If you need to talk the person for any reason, like to get back more of your things, or work out something practical related to mutual belongings, bring a friend with you and do it in a public place. If you and the person have a lot of mutual friends, you'll have to cut off contact with them for a while. Don't go to places where you know your ex will be, even if that means laying low for a while. It's natural that you'll feel sad and lonely without your significant other. If he or she controlled every aspect of your life and you're suddenly on your own again, having to make decisions for yourself, it's logical for you to feel unable to handle the smallest decisions, and to feel completely alone and overwhelmed. But this is exactly how your ex wanted you to feel -- like you couldn't possibly live a day of your life without them.  Keep telling yourself that it will get easier -- it really will. Remind yourself that, before the relationship, you were perfectly fine on your own, and that you can be that person again. Though it's helpful to spend some time to reflect on your own after a break up, this is not the time to spend all of your time alone. Instead, lean on your friends and family and spend as much time with others as you can. Though the last thing you want to do may be to go to a party, force yourself out and try to have some fun.  Though you should spend more time alone during a more standard breakup, spending a lot of time alone after ending a manipulative or controlling relationship will make you more likely to want to go back to your ex. Your friends and family are your support system. Talk to them about how bad the relationship was -- having them confirm your thoughts will make you feel stronger. Don't be afraid to reach out. Maybe you lost touch with some close friends because of your controlling partner. Just be honest and say you know you made a mistake for cutting your friends out of your life, and they should take you back. If you spend all of your time wallowing in your room or watching TV by yourself in the dark, you'll never be able to get over the relationship. Try to stay as busy as you can by hanging out with friends, pursuing your interests, and immersing yourself in your work or studies. You can even find a new hobby to try to pursue on your own, which will give more meaning to your life.  Whatever you do, just try to get out of the house. This will make you feel less alone, even if you're only reading by yourself in a coffee shop. Plan your week. Leave some time for reflection, but make sure you have something to look forward to every day. Think of this as an opportunity to try something you never got to do with your ex. Maybe he hated something as simple as eating sushi or going to the movies -- do those things to your heart's content. This part may take a while, but you'll slowly see how much better you are on your own and away from the terrible relationship. Every night before you go to bed, think of one thing that you're now able to do away from the relationship. You can even make a list of all of the ways that your life is better and how great it is to feel in control of your thoughts and actions. Whenever you have a moment of weakness, review this list, or recite all of the reasons why your life is better. Give it time and you'll see that you were right for being brave and making the right choice.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid contact with the person. Don't be tempted to change your mind. Spend time with your loved ones. Stay busy. Think of how much happier you are.

Article: Choose an area with good lighting. Cover your work surface with newspaper or a cheap, plastic, tablecloth. If you will be working with spray paint, it would be best if you work in a well-ventilated area; outside would be best. If there are any places on your plastic you do not wish to paint, cover them in painter's tape. Spray paint works especially well for plastic, but you can use acrylic or enamel/model paint as well. It would be even better if the paint is meant for plastic. Check the label, and look for words such as: "Plastic" or "Multi-Surface." At this point, your project is complete and ready to use. If you'd like to add some details or a top coat, read on to the next part. If you applied masking tape earlier, you should remove it now. Peel it away carefully so that you don't accidentally chip the paint.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Set up your workspace. Choose a paint that is suitable for plastic. Let the paint to dry completely after your final coat.