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… Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want … may lower the chance that you will have a relapse. If you plan to stop taking your medicine, talk with your doctor … you treat depression. You can: Eat healthy foods. Avoid alcohol. Get exercise. Get plenty of sleep. Seek support …
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… Overview Signs that a person is using substances such as drugs or alcohol include behaviour changes and physical changes. … meet them. These signs don't always mean that a person is using substances. The behaviour could be due to work or …
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Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of injury from cold exposure. Alcohol: Changes your body's ability to regulate body …
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… system stimulation is followed by depression and fatigue, causing the person to want another cigarette. Nicotine is one … tries to quit. Smoking affects a person's appearance by causing bad breath, yellow teeth and fingernails, and … after meals Decrease in appetite Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Teenage Smokers: …
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… amounts of tobacco than you ever meant to? Or have you been using it for a longer time than you ever meant to? Do you … though your tobacco use hurts your relationships? Have you stopped doing important activities because of your tobacco … Do you have uncomfortable symptoms (withdrawal) when you stop using tobacco or use less? Tobacco use disorder can …
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… Heart Failure Daily Action Plan Actionset Overview A heart failure action plan gives … signs that your heart is being stressed, and know when to stop and rest. Check each day to see which heart failure … Limit drinks and foods with added sugar. Limit or avoid alcohol. Ask your doctor how much, if any, is safe. Manage …
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… How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound On this page: Overview … many times the injury is not severe and the bleeding will stop with treatment you can do at home. But it is important … involves the eye. A cut is deep enough to pierce the skull. Stopping the bleeding from a minor wound Before you try to …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and young children calm … by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own between ages 3 and 6, some continue past … can lead to serious dental and speech problems. By using lots of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, …
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… Advance Care Plan: What to Include On this page: Overview Overview An advance care plan is a form. It describes the kinds of medical care you … resuscitation (CPR) is used if your heart has stopped. A breathing machine that pumps air into your lungs …
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… Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone On this page: Overview … very severe, you may not hear any wheezing. Wheezing will stop when the amount of air moving through the bronchial … attention while you are following your asthma action plan. Using medicine based on your asthma action plan. Talking …