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How to Help Loved Ones with Dependent Personality Disorder
People with Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) are often described as “clingy.” They feel the need to be taken care of, show acute fears of abandonment, and act submissively and passively to the point that they can’t make decisions for themselves. If yo...
How to Diagnose a Brief Psychotic Disorder
Sometimes symptoms of a psychotic disorder can come on suddenly and result from a stressful event.[1] X Trustworthy Source MedlinePlus Collection of medical information sourced from the US National Library of Medicine Go to source It can be...
How to Loosen Joints with Exercise
If you have tight joints, you may be looking for exercises that can help loosen your joints and keep your body more flexible. Stiff joints can be difficult and even painful to live with. However, regular exercise can help keep your joints loose, limber...
How to File a Motion for Default Judgment
After you file a lawsuit, the person you sued (the “defendant”) has a certain amount of time to respond. If he or she doesn’t respond, then you can sometimes file a motion for a default judgment. Before filing your motion, check to see if you can request...
How to Seek Relief from Default After Judgment
When you are sued, you are served a summons and a copy of the complaint. You then have a limited amount of time to respond. If you neglect to respond in time, the plaintiff can go into court and get a “default judgment” against you. With a default judgmen...
How to Not Be Afraid of Horror Stories
You're either obviously afraid of frightening stories that you recently just read/heard, or maybe you're just curious about what to do next time you get scared of a spooky, chilling story. Or you're bored and found a random article, mine, to read. Whichev...
How to Make a Request for Production
In the United States, there is a strong preference that there be no surprises at trial. To that end, most lawsuits have an extensive fact-finding phase called “discovery.” As part of discovery, you can request that the other side in the lawsuit provide an...
How to Solve Inheritance Disputes with Binding Arbitration
Binding arbitration most often is associated with contracts and consumer disputes, but parties have begun using it in other contexts, including to solve inheritance disputes. Many more recent wills include clauses requiring disputes be resolved through bi...
How to Use Social Media to Aid Weight Loss
Weight loss can be difficult to do, especially if you're going at it alone. These days, if you need a little extra support or need new dieting ideas, you can use a variety of online resources to help. Social media outlets, like Facebook, Twitter or Instag...
How to Prepare for Menopause Related Health Changes
Menopause is the transition from reproductive age to non-reproductive age that generally takes place around the age of 50, though it can happen as early as your 40s. There are many serious challenges a woman may face in menopause, including a higher risk...
How to Stop Being Defensive
Defensiveness is one way that we protect our egos. You might get defensive if someone challenges a cherished belief, criticizes you for something, or poses a threat to how you see yourself and the world.[1] X Research source The thing is, de...
How to Reduce Thirdhand Smoke Dangers
Thirdhand smoke is a very real danger. Thirdhand smoke refers to the contaminants left in the air, on surfaces, and even on clothes after a cigarette, cigar, or pipe has been extinguished. Learn how to protect yourself and your home from thirdhand smoke s...
How to Safely Use All Natural Skincare Products
Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so it’s important to care for it with safe, healthy products. It may seem daunting to pick and choose between different lotions, serums, creams, and scrubs, especially if you prefer natural products. Thankfully...
How to Be Hygienic Using Public Swimming Pools
Many people utilize public pools during the summer in order to beat the heat. Public pools can be full of germs and diseases known as recreational water illnesses.[1] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public heal...
How to Write Half Equations
A half equation is a chemical equation that shows how one species - either the oxidising agent or the reducing agent - behaves in a redox reaction. If you add two half equations together, you get a redox equation.
How to File an Interpleader
If you hold money or other property that two or more people claim is theirs, you can file an interpleader asking the court to handle that money or property. Interpleaders frequently are filed by brokers, insurance companies, or escrow agents who are holdi...