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Tips
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Breathe deeply through your nose and out through your mouth; shallow breaths through the mouth are a
signal of panic.

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Authors that have dealt with such subjects include Nietzsche and Camus. Depending on who you are,
reading these people may make you feel worse or better.

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Don't be afraid to laugh and make fun of yourself. It's a good way to find out who you really are. This
practice gives you a true sense of personal freedom. This is also a good way to clarify what's really
important. If you find it difficult to laugh at something, your problem is much bigger than you originally
imagined.

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Accept the things (and people) you cannot change or control.

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Choose to live, forgive, learn, love and prosper.

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In fact, don't be afraid at all!

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No matter how tempting it may be, don't take your insecurity out on others. If you think you suck, that's for
you to handle. Tearing other people down isn't going to change how you feel about yourself, no matter how
often you try.

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Take care of your body. Drinking more water can combat headaches and changes in mood and improve
brain function. Taking a walk can provide you with a new perspective and a boost of endorphins.

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Eat real food, and drink plain filtered water.

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Meditate.

Warnings
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Don't resort to alcohol or drug abuse to cope with your crisis. Although they might seem to provide
momentary relief, these compulsive behaviors will only add to your suffering in the long run and make it
considerably more difficult to grow and to improve your life.

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Whatever you do, don't kill, cut, or maim yourself. Don't make any permanent changes because of
temporary problems: destroying the only copy of your novel or getting a facial tattoo is unacceptable. If you
want to get in a fight with your parents, dye your hair blue.

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Respect the existence of others. If there is someone or something stopping you from achieving your goal, it
is best to determine a mutually beneficial course of action. In other words, killing, maiming, or otherwise
harming people is an unacceptable practice that may lead to your own undoing. Live and let live, baby.
Besides, if you think that life stinks, now, you've not been to prison. If you really feel that life is more
meaningful through suffering, then simply ignore this tip and get on with it. You'll find some very heavy
duty meaning on the inside, certainly.

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Don't hesitate to call hotlines. They are there for the benefit of people who have similar difficulties. Life is
hard. Help others, and ask for help when you need it.

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