Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Continue your support. Encourage real life interactions. Plan and carry out healthy activities. Be the voice of reason. Understand there may be relapses.

Answer: Be there for the person (text, call, see him). Remain positive in your interactions with the person; but be direct and honest and serious when necessary. He needs to know that there will be people to support him on the road to recovery, and that includes you. Be kind and understanding of the person’s struggle. Treat others as you would like to be treated. An addiction to pornography results in an imbalance in the amount of time spent online vs. time spent in real life. If a person hopes to have real, meaningful relationships with people, then he must engage in a balanced amount of human interactions.  Invite him to attend gatherings with you where there will be new people. He may be uncomfortable in the beginning so be at his side to provide him the support he needs. Pornography has caused a distorted view of human sexual interaction. He will need to be educated on the realities of sexual relations. Do your best to provide reliable and honest resources to him. Put yourself in charge of coordinating fun activities that will be beneficial to you and the other person. You deserve to have fun and if it can help the person expand their view of the world, all the better. Arrange sporting events, casual hang-out events, and vacations. If there is something you want to experience, encourage the person to join you. Be the one who makes sure that common sense prevails. If the person tries to negotiate with you about complying with his commitment to not watch pornography, then confront him on his actions. He may think he can watch just a few minutes of it and be fine. You know that once he starts back up he won’t stop.  Be the reminder of consequences. You will need to remind him about the dark place from which he came. Remind him that all the hard work he did will be eroded if he starts watching again. Approach the conversation in a matter-of-fact tone and explain, “This is not about shaming you or guilting you into something. This is about the reality that you were living and are living right now. You have a responsibility to yourself and the people who care about you.” Observe changes and discuss them. If you see changes in his behavior that lead you to believe there might have been a slip-up, then calmly confront the issue. You can say, “I’ve notices you look really tired. Is everything okay? Are you abstaining from watching pornography? If you aren’t, I’m still here to help you so there’s no reason to lie.” You may find out by accident or the person may tell you. Either way, you must focus on helping the person forgive himself, regroup and continue on the path of abstaining from pornography. The more open and willing you are, the more likely he will continue to feel safe sharing his thoughts and feelings. This will prevent the person from creating secrets that can undermine his progress.  Help the person manage the temptation to view pornography if a particularly difficult situation presents itself. Suggest alternate activities that will distract or preoccupy the person’s attention such as remote control airplane flying, or rock climbing. Get the person involved in something completely different. Encourage the person to forgive himself for any lapses in behavior. It is crucial for dealing with a setback. Do this by helping him focus on recommitting to his goals. You can tell him something like, “You may have slipped up, but what is important now is that you focus on small steps to get back on the program. Commit to the next hour that you will not do it. Build momentum with each hour you stick to your plan. You have to work your way back. Don’t give up on yourself.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk about your menu or cooking ideas with your parents. Cook or bake something with your friend. Order in. Stock up on snacks.

Answer: You or your friend may have special dietary needs. Before you begin cooking, talk things over with an adult. You want to make sure you create a menu everyone can safely eat.   Be aware of any food allergies. If your friend has a food allergy, encourage her to bring some snacks from home that are safe for her to eat. You could also have your mom contact her parents and ask about safe foods. Let your parents know in advance about any restrictions on your friend's diet. This will give them time to prepare. This is a great combination of a fun activity and a tasty treat. Make something fun that you wouldn't normally make, but always ask before using the oven or stove. Make sure you keep any food allergies in mind. Some possible recipes sleepover recipes:  Oven-baked s'mores  Homemade pizza  Fresh-squeezed lemonade  Sugar cookies  Chocolate cupcakes A sleepover can be a great opportunity to order all your favorite junk foods. Something like pizza can be a fun and simple way to feed you and your friend.  Order different dishes to share, like two pasta dishes. This works well with Chinese food. Try eating it with chopsticks for added fun. When you're having a sleepover, you want to make sure you have plenty of snacks to munch on throughout the night. These should be in addition to your main meal.  Fruit plates and vegetable plates with dip are great healthy options to help offset the sugar rush of junk food. Also have salty snacks like chips, crackers, nuts, or pretzels. You can also set out some of your favorite candies. Just make sure not to eat too much sugar late in the night.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Protect the treated area from sunlight. Avoid exposing your skin to heat sources until it has entirely healed. Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 48 hours after treatment.

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The sunlight will irritate the treated area and possibly make the discomfort and redness worse. The easiest way to prevent this is to not expose the treated area to direct sunlight. If you go outside, make sure you cover the area with clothing. If you had your face treated, wear a hat to provide sun protection.  Artificial UV sources—such as tanning booths—should also be avoided until the skin has completely healed and all discomfort, swelling, and redness has disappeared. Direct sun exposure should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks after the laser treatment, but some health care providers recommend avoiding the sun for 6 weeks.  Use a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30. Make sure you reapply the sunblock often, especially if you get the skin wet or sweat profusely. Laser treatment works by using heat to destroy the hair follicles; exposing the treated area to additional heat can increase the skin irritation. Hot water, saunas, and steam rooms should all be skipped for a minimum of 48 hours after the treatment. You can bathe the treated area; however, you should stick to cool or warm water to help the area heal as quickly as possible. Raising the body's temperature through exercise can also irritate the treated area. Wait at least 48 hours before strenuously exercising. Milder exercise, such as walking, is okay. Just try to avoid becoming overheated.