| How to Deal with Your Exams when You Are Autistic Posted: 04 Mar 2017 04:00 PM PST For autistics, general day-to-day life can be very stressful and anxiety-inducing, but exams can amplify this feeling even more. There are lots of arrangements that can be put in place and many things that can be very helpful to making your exams as less stressful as possible. Don't be afraid to ask; you never know until you do! EditGetting Accommodations - Start early. Don't wait until two days before the exam to ask for help. Talk to your school's disability specialist or disability office at the beginning of the school year. This way, there will be plenty of time to get everything in order, and you can focus on studying by the time of your first exam.
- If you are in college, you will be expected to advocate for yourself, instead of having your parents/guardians handle it. The disability office can help walk you through the needed steps.
- Ensure that you have the needed documentation. Depending on your school, you will need some sort of proof of your disability. This may mean making an appointment with a general doctor or a specialist, who can write a note.
- If you have gotten accommodations at this school in previous years, you most likely will not need to bring in any more proof.
- Consider what type of accommodations you may need. Accommodations are meant to help you focus and feel less stressed; they are intended to "level the playing field."
- Extended time (1.5 or 2 times the allotted time)
- Ear plugs/ear defenders
- Private room; this can limit distractions, and allow you to stim freely without worrying that you will disturb others
- Stim toys (tangles, gum, etc.)
- A reader to read questions out loud
- Weighted lap pad or blanket for deep pressure
- Talk to your school disability specialist or disability office. They can help you figure out how to get what you need. You may be doing this for the first time, but they have plenty of experience, so they can help you through the process of getting accommodations.
- Starting early makes things easier on them. They will be happy to see you being proactive.
EditBeing Prepared - Know where your exam is. It is also worth asking that if you struggle with background noise or feel more anxious in a large examination room, whether or not it would be possible to take your exam with less students, or on your own completely (individually). If you know where your exam room is, you may be able to pick a spot which you prefer sitting at for each of your exams.
- Gather all necessary equipment early on. Consider putting it in a clear pencil case or plastic bag. You may need or want the following...
- Pencils and eraser
- Stim toys
- Gum, jawbreakers, or lollipops
- Medication
- Reading rulers & colored overlays
- Colored pencils & colored highlighters
- Clear water bottle
- Write a social story all about exams. This can include where the exams will take place, necessary preparations and how to deal with exam anxiety etc. Including lots of pictures and even an exam timetable can be very useful. Remember to use positive language during your social story, which may be good to read through just before you go into an exam.
- Create a calm down sheet that you can look at at home. This can include lots of different strategies that you can use to reduce stress during your exams. You could include techniques such as different breathing techniques, mindfulness, EFT and using fidget toys, etc.
EditHandling Exam Time - Read the questions through at least twice. Make sure that you read everything on the page, even if it looks irrelevant at a glance. It may help to read the questions aloud (if you are in a private room) or have a reader.
- Use visuals to your advantage. If you struggle to write down what you mean, then sometimes it may help to draw a picture, especially if it is something like a science exam. It is always better to put something down than nothing, even if you are not sure of the answer. Remember; if you have time at the end then you can always go back to the question.
- Take small breaks as needed. If you find your focus slipping away, stop. Take a break to stim, stand up and stretch, rock in your chair, et cetera. Having a private room is especially helpful, because you don't need to hold yourself back when stimming, and you can get up to pace and re-orient yourself.
- Go back over the exam, if you have time. It can be helpful to "re-take" the exam by reviewing all the questions and calculating your answers a second time. Checking your work can help you find little mistakes and raise your score by several points.
- When in doubt, get the extra help. For example, if you aren't sure if you should get 1.5 or 2 times the amount of time, play it safe and take the largest amount of time. If you end up not needing it, it's fine.
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| How to Wash Your Bike Posted: 04 Mar 2017 08:00 AM PST Clean bicycles not only look better, but they work better and even go faster. Regular washings will keep your bike free from costly repairs or damage due to rust or corrosion, and it only takes 10-15 minutes to do properly. EditCleaning the Drivetrain - Always clean your drivetrain, which propels the bike, first. The drivetrain is the transmission of your bike. It is made up of four parts: a cassette (collection of gears on your back wheel), a rear derailleur (metal arm on the back wheel), chain rings (big gears next to your pedals), and the chain. The drivetrain gets you moving, but as dirt, rust and grime add up you become more prone to skipping and chain issues.
- Frequent cleaning and maintenance of your drive train can add years to your bike's working lifespan.[1]
- Elevate the bike or turn it over so that you can pedal without the bike moving. You will need to get the chain moving on the bike to clean it properly. If you don't have a bike stand, flip the bike over on the seat and handlebars. Be sure to put a towel or rag that you don't mind getting dirty underneath the bike to avoid scuffing the seat or handles.
- Use a rag and biodegreaser to scrub the chain. Biodegreaser, otherwise known as biodegradable solvent, cuts through grime like soap but won't ruin or gum up your chain. You can find it at most bike stores, near the lubricant. Pour a little bit on your rag and clamp it over the chain, lightly enough that the chain can still freely move between your fingers. Pedal the bike with your other hand, running the chain for 2-3 cycles.[2]
- Run the chain through the rag 2-3 more times, placing pressure lightly with your fingers on the top, bottom, and both sides of the chain.
- Knock off any patches of grease or grime with your rag if they are still visible.
- Use an old scrubbing brush or toothbrush to clean between your gears. Gears need to be flossed to keep grime and dirt out of the cassette. Dip your brush into a mixture of water and biodegradable solvent and run it between each set of gears. If it is easier, hold the brush in place while you pedal with the other hand.
- Use a screwdriver or pick to knock off built-up deposits from hard to reach areas.
- Wipe away grime on the outside of the derailleur and chain rings. If it looks dirty, it's got to go. Use your damp rag, brush, and a little degreaser to get into as many nooks and crannies as you can and make your bike sparkling clean. Let the wheels do the work whenever possible by keeping the rag/brush in place and spinning the pedals. Commonly forgotten areas include:
- The jockey wheels, the small cogs on the derailleur arm that need cleaning too.
- The backside (closest to the bike) of the chain rings.
- The bike frame, joints, and hinges near the chain.[3]
- Purchase a chain cleaner for extremely grimy chains. If a rag and a toothbrush don't cut it, you may need to buy a chain cleaning tool.You add degreaser to the box and clamp it over your chain. You can then hold the tool in place while pedaling the bike, which brushes and scrubs the chain links for you. They are usually $20-$30 and come with degreaser and a brush for hard to read areas.[4]
- Lube your bike chain immediately after cleaning it. No matter how often you bike, you should always have a bottle of chain lube handy, which should both lubricate the chain and protect it from dirt and moisture. Slowly turn the pedals after cleaning and drying everything. Apply a single drop of lube to every 2-4 links, where one link meets another. Once you've hit the whole chain, shift through your gears and apply another 10-12 drops to make sure everything, cassette included, has a nice even coating. Use your rag to wipe up any excess lube from the chain when you are done, as extra lube can hold dirt and lead to grime. If you are going to clean the rest of your bike as well, wait and do this at the very end.
- Your goal is a light coating of lube on the entire chain, not to drench it in lube. It should light coat your fingers if you touch the chain.[5]
- Feel the chain with your fingers -- if it feels dry then you need to apply more lube.
- Never use WD-40 on a bike chain -- it is not made for the weather or stress.
EditCleaning Your Frame and Wheels - Rest the bike in a stand, on a rack, against a tree, or upside down. Lay a mat or old sheet down on the ground to protect the seat and bars from dirt and scuff marks if you've turned it upside down. Make sure you are in an open, well-ventilated area that can get wet without ruining anything.
- Spray down the bike with a low-pressure hose. You don't want to blast any of the dirt away, you simply want to wet the bike and remove and loose dirt and grime before you start scrubbing.
- Never use a high-pressure hose or nozzle setting. This can force water into your components, causing internal rusting or de-lubricating important junctions.[6]
- Fill up a bucket with warm water. If you desire, you can also add a bike specific cleaner, but avoid using ordinary dish soap as it typically contains salt which can corrode parts of the bike, including the frame. You will want to use a different bucket and sponge than the ones used for your drivetrain. Grease from the chain and cassette will get on your frame if you don't use fresh supplies, ruining your clean-up job.
- Remove your wheels. You want to get into those as much as possible and you need to get on the inside of the frame with your sponge. The wheels make it difficult to clean the parts of the bike closest to the ground and tire, which are often the dirtiest areas.
- Use the soft side of a sponge to clean the frame. Scrub up and down the entire frame, which is the metal body of the bike, with a sponge and warm water. Never use a rough or abrasive brush on your frame, even with persistent stains. This can scratch your paint off and make the bike prone to rusting.
- If there is a particularly tricky bit of grime, apply a small drop of soap or degreaser onto the spot with some water and let it soak for several minutes. Methodically scrub, in a circular motion, until you get it removed.
- If you have caliper breaks (two black pads which pinch the top of the wheel), use the rough side of the sponge to remove any crud build up on them.
- If you have disc brakes (attached metal disc to the wheels), wipe down both sides with the soft side of the sponge.[7]
- Wipe down the rims of your wheels. The tires, which will become dirty again the second they touch the road, do not need to be cleaned. But the metal rim of the wheel can pick up gunk that gets in the way of your breaks. Use the abrasive side of a sponge to clean off the edges and lightly wipe down each spoke so your bike looks clean and sparkly.
- Use a toothbrush to scrub the hub-- the small cylinder in the center of the wheel -- and the nuts and bolts on either side of it.
- If you want to clean your tires, or you see large chunks of mud in the treads, use a big, heavy bristled brush (like the one sold with a dust pan)[8] to clean them quickly and painlessly.
- Use a clean rag to get deep into your rear cassette. The rear cassette is the collection of gears on the back of the bike. While you cleaned it briefly when you cleaned the drivetrain, you should take the time to make sure it is spotless when doing a full bike cleaning. Drip some soapy water into the cassette, then use a clean rag to "floss" in between each of the gears and remove any extra gunk built up deep in the cassette.
- Lightly pat everything dry and let the bike sit in the sun and open air. You don't want water sitting around and pooling in your components. Take a clean, dry rag or towel and wipe up excess water. Focus on the joints and components -- anywhere where water could presumably sit for a long time. When you're done, put the bike back together and let it air dry, preferably in the sun.
- If you were resting the bike on its saddle and bars, wipe these downs when you flip the bike back over before you start drying everything.
- If you're cleaning your bike on a damp or cloudy day, take a little more time drying everything off.
EditKeeping Your Bike Clean - Know that regular bike cleanings will increase the life of your bike. Bikes are made up of screws, pulleys, nuts, bolts, and cables, all of which need to function smoothly to keep you riding. Rust, dirt, and missing lubrication will cause your components to grind up against one another, increasing wear and tear and preventing you from a smooth ride. Being proactive about bike cleanings can save you a lot of time and money later on.
- Wiping down your bike with a damp cloth after a dirty or muddy ride now can save you a lot of time and hassle doing a "deep" clean.
- Perform a "quick clean" after any wet or rainy rides. Dry off your bike as best you can with a towel or clean rag and check the chain. Water and mud can get into your cassette and chain and cause major problems later on, but they are easiest to remove right after the ride. Pat down the chain and wipe away any dirt in the rings and derailleurs, then add 4-5 drops of added lubrication to make up for any that washed away.
- Check you chain -- if it feels dry, take the time to do a full lubrication.
- Add 1-2 drops of bike lubricant to important components 2-3 times a year or after a deep cleaning. Your chain isn't the only part of the bike that needs to stay lubed up to work well. While they don't need nearly as much lubricant to run smoothly, the following parts could use a short squirt of lube to run well.
- Pivot points on your breaks, usually the part that holds the two sides together (caliper breaks only).
- Use your fingers or a small rag to coat the cables in a thin layer of lube.
- The shifters, if exposed. Make sure you only use bike lubricant.[9]
- Keep a close eye on your drivetrain. There are very few areas that get as dirty as a drivetrain, but this is probably the single most important area to keep clean. If you ride your bike daily a weekly or bi-weekly cleaning for your chain, cassette, and derailleurs is likely necessary.[10]
- You will likely need to clean your drivetrain more often than the rest of the bike. At the very least you should check, clean, and potentially lube the chain every 1-2 weeks.[11]
- Clean your bike regularly to protect it from rust and damage. You should wipe down and clean your bike monthly, at a minimum. A good benchmark is to go through a cleaning after every 20-25 rides or so. You can then perform a deep clean and re-lubricate everything 1-2 a year. That said, there are sometimes you should always clean off your bike--
- After a very wet and muddy ride.
- When you hear squeaking or rubbing.
- Whenever you see dirt, grease, or grime in the joints, brakes, gears, or chain.[12]
- Chip major mud clumps off of your bike before wash.
- Rather than wash, you can clean it quickly with a damp towel. This works best if the bike isn't too dirty to begin with and can give you more time before major cleanings.
- While washing, give your bike a full inspection for any problems that may have developed. Repair or replace these when you have finished washing the bike.
- Wax is not made for bikes, so avoid it! It may drip and ruin your components.
- Only use bicycle lube on a bike, not automotive or WD-40.
- Do not spray the bike with high pressured water, it will wash away grease and lubricants that your bike needs. It may also intrude into areas where you do not want water intrusion like the hubs and pedal housing.
EditThings You'll Need - Bucket of soapy water.
- Sponges
- Bike Stand
- Garden hose or clean water bucket
- Rags and/or towels
- Scrub brush
- Chain lubricant
- Clean drying towel.
- Degreaser
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| How to Stop Yourself from Crying Posted: 04 Mar 2017 12:00 AM PST When you are in a situation where you may be crying, you may find crying in public embarrassing, and you want to not cry and be strong. However, always remember that it's good to cry and everyone does it. Everyone has emotions and they will understand why you are crying. Here are a few tips to make sure you hold your tears back! EditStopping Yourself from Crying with Physical Actions - Focus on your breathing. Crying is a reaction caused by a heightened state of emotions and the relaxing effects of breathing can help you to stop yourself from crying.[1] Perhaps you've just thought of a sad memory, you've been broken up with, or something tragic has happened in your life. Calming yourself is a big part of stopping yourself from crying. Focusing on breathing, as in meditation, can help you to control the emotions you are feeling and help you to restore a sense of inner peace.[2]
- When you feel the tears coming, breathing in slowly and deeply through your nose, then exhale slowly through your mouth. Doing this will both relax the lump that forms in your throat when you are on the verge of tears, and will stabilize your thoughts and emotions.
- Try counting to 10. Breathe in through your nose when you count a number. Exhale through your mouth when you are between numbers. Counting helps you to focus solely on your breath and not whatever is making you want to cry.
- Even taking just one deep breath can steady you when you are faced with something that makes you want to cry. Draw one deep breath in, hold it for a moment, and then let it back out. In that moment, focus only on the air going in and out of your lungs. Taking this deep breath will also give you a moment to pause before you have to deal with the cause of your sadness.
- Move your eyes to control your tears. If you are in a situation that is making you want to cry, but you don't want to show your emotions to others, moving your eyes can help you to control those tears. Some research has actually shown that blinking may help stop the flow of tears.[3]Blink a few times to clear your eyes of any tears.
- Cross your eyes or roll them several times. Of course, you may only want to do this when you know that no one is looking at you. Aside from mentally distracting yourself (you have to focus to cross your eyes) it will also physically keep the tears from forming.
- Close your eyes. Closing your eyes gives you a moment to process what is happening. Closing your eyes paired with taking several deep breaths will help you to calm down and focus on not crying.
- Distract yourself with a physical movement. When you are on the verge of tears, it is important to get your mind onto other things. Physically distracting yourself is one way to keep yourself from crying.[4]
- Squeeze your upper thighs or squeeze your hands together. The pressure should be enough to distract you from the reason why you feel like crying.
- Find something else to squeeze, whether it is a stress toy, a pillow, a part of your shirt, or a loved one's hand.
- Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth or up against your teeth.
- Relax your facial expression. Furrowing your brow and frowning may make it more likely that you will start crying because our facial expressions can affect our emotions. To help stop yourself from crying, try to adopt a neutral facial expression in any situation where you feel like you are going to cry. Relax your brow and the muscles around your mouth so that you are not wearing a look of concern or distress.
- If it is appropriate or you can get away for a few minutes, try smiling to stop yourself from crying. Some studies have shown that smiling can alter your mood in a positive way even if you don't feel like smiling.[5]
- Remove the lump in your throat. One of the hardest parts of trying to hold in your tears is getting rid of the lump in your throat that forms when something makes you want to cry. When your body registers that you are under stress, one of the ways the autonomic nervous system reacts is to open up the glottis, which is the muscle control the opening from the back of the throat to the voice box. When the glottis is opened, it makes it feel like there is a lump in your throat when you try to swallow.[6]
- Take a sip of water to release the tension caused by the glottis being opened up. Sipping water will relax your throat muscles (and calm your nerves.)
- If you don't have water on hand, breath steadily and swallow slowly several times. Breathing will help you relax, and swallowing slowly will help tell your body that it doesn't need to keep the glottis open.
- Yawn. Yawning helps to relax your throat muscles, which means that it helps ease the tightness you feel in your throat when you glottis is opened.
EditLetting It Out and Moving On - Let yourself cry. Sometimes you just have to let it out and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Crying is a completely natural thing that everyone--really everyone--does. Even if you keep yourself from crying in the moment, you will need to let yourself feel sad at some point. Find a quiet place where you can be alone and let yourself have a good, long cry.
- Allowing yourself to cry may even benefit your mental and physical health. Crying can help your body to release toxins. After a good cry you may also find that you feel happier and less stressed.[7]
- Examine why you want to cry or are crying. Taking time to think about what is making you cry or feel like crying is important. Once you find the reason behind your tears, you will be able to analyze it more fully and come up with a solution or a way to make yourself feel better. Think about what is happening that is making you feel like crying. Is there a specific person or situation that is making you feel this way? Has something recently happened that is making you feel sad? Or is there another reason that you keep finding yourself fighting off tears?[8]
- If you cannot determine the cause of your tears on your own, consider speaking with a therapist for help. If you cry a lot or often feel like crying, you may be depressed and need to be treated for depression.[9]
- Write in a journal or diary. Writing your thoughts down will help you to sort them out and feel better. Journaling can also help you to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression. For best results, set aside a few minutes every day to write about your thoughts and feelings. You can structure your journal any way that you like and write about whatever you want.[10]
- If a specific person has made you want to cry, try writing them a letter. Writing down what you feel can often be easier than saying your thoughts out loud. Even if you don't give the person the letter, you will feel better after having expressed what you have been feeling and thinking.
- Talk to someone. After you have let yourself cry, you should talk to someone about what you are experiencing. Talk to a close friend, family member, or therapist about whatever is making you want to cry. As the saying goes, two heads are better than one, and the person you talk to will help you resolve the challenges you are facing.
- Talking to someone will also allow you to feel like you are not alone in the situation. If you feel like you are carrying around the weight of the world, talk to someone and let them help you sort out what you are thinking and feeling.
- Talking therapy is very beneficial for people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, loss, health problems, relationship problems, and more. Consider speaking to a therapist if you continue to have trouble with crying or if you have problems that you want to discuss with someone in a safe, confidential environment.[11]
- Distract yourself with things you love. Taking time to enjoy your hobbies can help you to gain a new perspective during a difficult time.[12] Set aside time every week to enjoy one of your hobbies. Even if you feel like you will never be able to fully engage in the world around you because you are so sad, you will soon find that you are actually having fun and laughing.
- Surround yourself with people that make you happy. Do fun things that you like to do like going hiking, painting, etc. Go to a party and meet new people, or dress up with your friends and throw your own party. Immerse yourself in activities--filling up your time is a great way to distract yourself from feeling sad.
EditStopping Yourself from Crying by Changing Your Focus - Think of something else that you can focus on. Sometimes you can stop the flow of tears by redirecting your attention onto something else. For example, you could change your focus by doing some simple math problems in your head. Add up small numbers or go over the times table in your head will distract your from what is making you feel upset and help you calm down.[13]
- Alternatively, you could try to think of the lyrics to your favorite song. Remembering the words and singing the song in your head will take your mind off whatever is bothering you. Try to imagine the words to a happy song so you give yourself a mental pick-me-up.
- Think of something funny. While it may seem hard to do in the face of whatever is making you want to cry, thinking of something funny can really help you overcome your tears. Think of something that has made you laugh really hard in the past--a funny memory, a scene from a movie, or a joke you heard once.[14]
- Try to smile when thinking of this funny thing.
- Remind yourself that you are a strong individual. Giving yourself a mental pep-talk when you feel like you are on the verge of tears can help you overcome your desire to cry. Tell yourself that it is okay to feel sad, but that you cannot feel sad right now. Remind yourself of the reasons you cannot cry at that moment--you don't want to cry in front of people you don't know, or you want to be strong for someone else, etc. Tell yourself that you will let yourself feel sad, but that you need to hold it together for that moment.
- Remember that you are a great person, who has friends and family who love you. Think of what you have achieved in your life, as well as what you hope to achieve in the future. But if you do that it will make you cry more!!
- Research has shown that using positive self-talk has many health benefits beyond easing distress. It can also expand your life, enhance your immunity to the common cold, reduce your chances of developing depression, improve your ability to deal with difficult situations, and reduce your chances of dying from a heart attack.[15]
- Distract yourself by engaging in something else. The worst thing you could do would be to dwell upon whatever is making you want to cry, especially when you want to keep yourself from crying. Distracting yourself is a temporary way to keep yourself from crying--but know that at some point you will have to face whatever is bothering you.
- Put on a movie that you have been wanting to watch (or an old classic that you really love.) If movies aren't your thing, grab your favorite book or put on an episode of your favorite TV show.
- Go for a walk to clear your head. Often, being in nature is a great way to distract yourself--invest yourself fully in appreciating the beauty around you and try to avoid thinking of whatever is making you sad.
- Exercise. Exercising releases endorphins and will make you feel better when you are feeling sad. Exercising also makes you focus on what you are doing, rather than how you are feeling.[16]
EditGetting Away with a Few Tears - Blame your tears on something else. While people around you may see through your white lie, telling it may still help to calm you down.
- Say you have been having really bad allergies. This is a classic excuse for having tears in your eyes--allergies make your eyes watery and red.
- Yawn and then say something like, "yawning always makes my eyes water."
- Say you think you are getting sick. Often, when people get sick their eyes become glassy. Saying you feel sick also gives you a good excuse to leave the setting you are in.
- Dry your tears discreetly. If you can't help but shed a few tears, wiping them away discreetly is the next best thing to keeping yourself from crying.
- Pretend that you're trying to get something out of the corner of your eye, then wipe along the bottom and wipe the tears off the edge. Pressing your index finger lightly into the inside corner of your eye will also help to dab away the tears.
- Pretend you're sneezing and put your face into the inside of your elbow (so that you can wipe your tears on your arm). If you can't fake sneeze, just say "false alarm."
- Remove yourself from the situation. If you are caught up in a negative situation that is making you want to cry, get out of it. This does not necessarily mean storming out of the room. If something is upsetting you, make an excuse to leave the room for a few moments. Taking a step back from whatever is causing you to want to cry will help you to feel better and control your tears.[17] By taking a step back, you are distancing yourself both physically and mentally from the problem.
- As you take a step back, breathe in deeply and then exhale just as deeply. You will find that you will feel less inclined to cry.
- Don't keep things bottled inside.
- If you just can't hold it in, it's OK! Sometimes there's just no stopping tears--let them out!
- A hug from a friend or family member can be very comforting.
- Gritting your teeth may help you control your tears if you are in a public place. Once you've calmed down, think of why you cried and who made you cry.
- Talk about why you're upset to the person that's actually caused it in a calm manner.
- Take a deep breath, close your eyes, lay down, and relax.
- Think of something soothing and happy from your childhood.
- Read or talk to someone about ways to help you to control your emotions and try putting these systems in place.
- Go to your favorite quiet place to spend some 'alone' time to gather your thoughts. Maybe bring a close friend who could help/comfort you.
- Sitting or standing straighter may make you feel more confident and strong, which may help you hold back tears.
- Pray, if you're religious.
- Blink back the tears.
- Remind yourself that everything happens for a reason and all this will only enhance your future.
- Eat some chocolate or other things, but not too much, just a few bites of chocolate is good enough.
- Talk to your best friend or to your parent; tell them everything. They will be able to cheer you up, for sure.
- If you have very close friends or family, you should give them signs or signals that no one else knows about that will show if you are going to cry. They may know how to help you. Whether it be a change in your voice or anything else, they will know and do what they can to help.
- Play your favorite song and just dance!
- Try and take deep breaths, while slowly and steadily counting to 20.
- If it's late, try to sleep. It helps you forget about what you are crying about and helps you feel better.
- Start laughing if you feel tears coming on. Think to yourself: "This is silly! Why am I crying?", and you will probably laugh it out instead of crying.
- Talk to someone about your feelings, whether it's a family member, a friend, classmate, teacher, therapist, family doctor, principal, or someone who you know well and can trust. They will comfort you and calm you down.
- If you cry a bit, you could tell people that you have something in your eye.
- If you're thinking of hurting yourself or others, seek immediate help.
- If you feel like you don't have someone to talk to, seek professional help. Go to your school counselor or to a therapist. There will always be someone willing to listen. Even talking to another adult you trust that isn't in your family can help.
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