VERY IMPORTANT: Essential Screening Tests Every Man Needs

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;">Why Screening Tests Are Important</span></h3> <div> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Getting the right screening test at the right time is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they're easier to treat. Early colon cancer can be nipped in the bud. Finding diabetes early may help prevent complications such as vision loss and impotence. The tests you need are based on your age and risk factors.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span> <div id="slide-wrapper" style="display: inline; height: 400px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 84px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; width: 495px;"> <div class="slides" style="-webkit-transform: translate3d(-496px, 0px, 0px); height: 410px; padding: 0px !important; position: absolute; width: 495px;"> <div class="slide" data="" id="slide2" style="height: 410px; left: 496px; opacity: 0.99; position: absolute; text-align: left; visibility: visible; width: 495px !important;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img alt="Prostate cancer cells (SEM)" class="slide_image" height="335" id="slide_image2" name="slide_image2" src="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/screening_tests_for_men_slideshow/princ_rm_photo_of_cancer_cells_in_prostate.jpg" style="margin-top: 47px;" width="493" 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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: small;">Prostate Cancer</span></h3> <div> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in American men after skin cancer. It tends to be a slow-growing cancer, but there are also aggressive, fast-growing types of prostate cancer. Screening tests can find the disease early, sometimes before symptoms develop, when treatments are most </span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <br /></h3> <div> <br /></div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Prostate Cancer</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in American men after skin cancer. It tends to be a slow-growing cancer, but there are also aggressive, fast-growing types of prostate cancer. Screening tests can find the disease early, sometimes before symptoms develop, when treatments are most effective.</span></span></div> </h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tests for Prostate Cancer</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Screenings for healthy men may include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and possibly a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Government guidelines recommend against the routine use of the PSA test. The American Cancer Society advises each man to talk with a doctor about the risks and possible benefits of the PSA test. Discussions should begin at:</span></div> <ul style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/flourish_trim_clr.gif); background-position: 0px 4px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding: 0px 0px 2px 14px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">50 for average-risk men.</span></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/flourish_trim_clr.gif); background-position: 0px 4px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding: 0px 0px 2px 14px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">45 for men at high risk. This includes African-Americans.</span></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/flourish_trim_clr.gif); background-position: 0px 4px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding: 0px 0px 2px 14px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">40 for men with a strong family history of prostate cancer.</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <br /></div> </div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Testicular Cancer</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This uncommon cancer develops in a man's testicles, the reproductive glands that produce sperm. Most cases occur between ages 20 and 54. The American Cancer Society recommends that all men have a testicular exam when they see a doctor for a routine physical. Men at higher risk (a family history or an undescended testicle) should talk with a doctor about additional screening. Some doctors advise regular self-exams, gently feeling for hard lumps, smooth bumps, or changes in size or shape of the testes.</span></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Colorectal Cancer</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer. Men have a slightly higher risk of developing it than women. The majority of colon cancers slowly develop from colon polyps: growths on the inner surface of the colon. After cancer develops, it can invade or spread to other parts of the body. The way to prevent colon cancer is to find and remove polyps before they turn cancerous.</span></span></div> </h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tests for Colon Cancer</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Screening begins at age 50 in average-risk adults. A colonoscopy is a common test for detecting polyps and colorectal cancer. A doctor views the entire colon using a flexible tube and a camera. Polyps can be removed at the time of the test. A similar alternative is a flexible sigmoidoscopy that examines only the lower part of the colon.<br />Some patients opt for a virtual colonoscopy -- a CT scan -- or double contrast barium enema -- a special X-ray -- although if polyps are detected, an actual colonoscopy is needed to remove them.</span></div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Skin Cancer</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The most dangerous form of skin cancer is melanoma (shown here). It begins in specialized cells called melanocytes that produce skin color. Older men are twice as likely to develop melanoma as women of the same age. Men are also 2-3 times more likely to get non-melanoma basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers than women are. Your risk increases as lifetime exposure to sun and/or tanning beds accumulates; sunburns accelerate risk.</span></span></div> </h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Screening for Skin Cancer</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology recommend regular skin self-exams to check for any changes in marks on your skin including shape, color, and size. A skin exam by a dermatologist or other health professional should be part of a routine checkup. Treatments for skin cancer are more effective and less disfiguring when it's found early.</span></div> </div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The risk for high blood pressure increases with age. It's also related to weight and lifestyle. High blood pressure can lead to severe complications without any prior symptoms, including an aneurysm -- dangerous ballooning of an artery. But it can be treated. When it is, you may reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. The bottom line: Know your blood pressure. If it's high, work with your doctor to manage it.</span></span></div> </h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Screening for High Blood Pressure</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Blood pressure readings give two numbers. The first (systolic) is the pressure in your arteries when the heart beats. The second (diastolic) is the pressure between beats. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, and in between those two is prehypertension -- a major milestone on the road to high blood pressure. How often blood pressure should be checked depends on how high it is and what other risk factors you have.</span></div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cholesterol Levels</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A high level of LDL cholesterol in the blood causes sticky plaque to build up in the walls of the arteries (seen here in orange). This increases your risk of heart disease. Atherosclerosis -- hardening and narrowing of the arteries -- can progress without symptoms for many years. Over time it can lead to heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medications can reduce this "bad" cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.</span></span></div> </h3> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Determining Cholesterol Levels</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The fasting blood lipid panel is a blood test that tells your levels of total cholesterol, LDL "bad" cholesterol, HDL "good" cholesterol, and triglycerides (blood fat). The results tell you and your doctor a lot about what you need to do to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Starting at age 20, men should be screened if they are at increased risk for heart disease. Starting at 35, men need regular cholesterol testing.</span></div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></div> <div> <img src="webkit-fake-url://7A62C418-43F1-48F7-B196-95123B842309/imagejpeg" /></div> <div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Type 2 Diabetes</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One-third of Americans with diabetes don't know they have it. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness from damage to the blood vessels of the retina (shown here), nerve damage, and impotence. This doesn't have to happen. Especially when found early, diabetes can be controlled and complications can be avoided with diet, exercise, weight loss, and medications.</span></div> </div> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Screening for Type 2 Diabetes</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A fasting blood sugar test, glucose tolerance test, or an AIC all can be used alone or together to screen for diabetes. Healthy adults should have the test every three years starting at age 45. If you have a higher risk, including high cholesterol or blood pressure, you may start testing earlier and more frequently.</span></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <img src="webkit-fake-url://73A72487-E568-44E7-8B4E-248E8F019B9F/imagejpeg" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. It's in the blood and other body secretions of infected individuals, even when there are no symptoms. It spreads from one person to another when these secretions come in contact with the vagina, anal area, mouth, eyes, or a break in the skin. There is still no cure or vaccine. Modern treatments can keep HIV infection from becoming AIDS, but these medications can have serious side effects.</span></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">HIV Screening Tests</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">HIV-infected individuals can remain symptom-free for many years. The only way to know they are infected is with a series of blood tests. The first test is called ELISA or EIA. It looks for antibodies to HIV in the blood. It's possible not to be infected and still show positive on the test. So a second test called a Western blot assay is done for confirmation. If you were recently infected, you could still have a negative test result. Repeat testing is recommended. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, ask your doctor about the tests.</span></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preventing the Spread of HIV</span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Most newly infected individuals test positive by two months after infection. But up to 5% are still negative after six months. Safe sex -- abstinence or always using latex barriers such as a condom or a dental dam -- is necessary to avoid getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. If you have HIV and are pregnant, talk with your doctor about what needs to be done to reduce the risk of HIV infection in your unborn child. Drug users should not share needles.</span></span></div> </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 5px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Glaucoma</span></span></h3> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This group of eye diseases gradually damages the optic nerve and may lead to blindness -- and significant, irreversible vision loss can occur before people with glaucoma even notice any symptoms. Screening tests look for abnormally high pressure within the eye, to catch and treat the condition before damage to the optic nerve.</span></div> </div>

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Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <img alt="Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1438" height="333" src="http://womanitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Old-Truths-to-Help-You-Overcome-Tough-Times.jpg?62d6e5" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="500" /><br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Shaun Hick once said, “You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is stand in the sun.” I want to share these ten old truths I’ve learned along the way.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. The power of mindset</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A positive mindset can help people overcome hard times. The main point is to get rid of negative clouds in your mind and start looking at the positive things. This way, you will accomplish things and boost your self-esteem and self-confidence.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A clear and positive mindset gives you a chance to work your way around obstacles before they are able to break your power of will. If you replace your negative emotions by positive thoughts, you will change your reality.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Pain is a significant part of life</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As cruel as it may seem, pain is a necessary part of life that makes us human. Pain comes from many sources and it usually hits us when we have been at our most vulnerable. It usually does two things – it teaches you to become wiser and tells you that you are alive. I think there’s no need to avoid it, because it can only drive you away. Suffering comes from your desire that the pain should not be there. It seems the fear of pain is bigger than the actual experience of pain. To be free of pain you are to take it for granted and try to find positive moments. By the way, pain can be a part of loving. If you have never been hurt, you will never know that you have love at all.</span></div> <div> <br /></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Most of your fears are unreal</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Don’t fear responsibility for your life</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The price of happiness is responsibility. It’s better to realize that your happiness isn’t the responsibility of other people. Taking personal responsibility means not blaming others for your failures and unhappiness. Your success and happiness depends more on your attitude than it does objective, external circumstances. You should understand that happiness is ultimately in your mind. If you adopt the surrender mindset and have faith in a happy future, you will certainly reach your goals.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Think about present moment</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Experience helps you grow</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All people usually grow through experience if they treat it courageously. Try not to ask yourself questions that perpetuate your role as a victim, because it will prolong your feelings and helplessness. One of the most important parts of living and growing up is experiencing unexpected troubles in life. People often sick, lose jobs and face critical situations. I think these circumstances in life bring more automatic maturity as a sort of forced growing up mentality. The pain that you feel when something goes wrong teaches you where you are just now and who you are in that moment. Good or bad experiences are a gateway to deeper level of self-awareness.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. There are many things to be grateful for</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is desirable to stop comparing yourself to others and wishing to be someone you are not. Every individual has their own strengths and weaknesses. If you accept everything you have, you will truly find the fulfillment you seek.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8. You are not alone</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">9. Pave your own unique path</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.</span></div> <br /> <div class="ssba" style="background-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> <br /> <div style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.235294); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; margin: 1.5em 0px; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> I hope this article will help you overcome hard times in a short period of time. No matter how hard the situation may seem, you should always remember that everything is alright in the end. If it’s not alright, then it’s not the end. What has helped you get through hard times? Do you have any other truths to keep in mind? Share your experience and ideas, please!</div> </div>

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Smart Ways to Recover from Betrayal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> -By Jennifer Houston<br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img alt="Smart Ways to Recover from Betrayal" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1736" height="333" src="http://womanitely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Smart-Ways-to-Recover-from-Betrayal.jpg?62d6e5" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="500" /></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I believe that healing after betrayal is possible. The main point is to be patient enough to deal with anger and grief after the betrayal. This break of trust seems to be the most disgusting thing in the world. It has broken a great number of friendships and marriages. Moreover, this process can seriously affect your self-esteem and make you experience a depression, especially if it happens suddenly.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You may discover a betrayal over time. First of all, you begin to notice a series of lies and then suspect your partner of betrayal, because the respect and trust are already broken. It seems to be impossible to forgive the person who has destroyed your love and your world. However, you shouldn’t lose your heart since this negative experience may help you grow emotionally and get rid of bad and insincere people.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">While recovering from betrayal isn’t an easy thing, I hope these tips will help you overcome this life difficulty.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Tell about your pain</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One of the most important steps in dealing with betrayal recovery is to tell the offender about your pain and feelings. Explain to them that they have hurt you and you are going through tough times at the moment. By all means, try to keep yourself well in hand and avoid scandals, because it may worsen your emotional state. You will let them know that you cannot trust them again. They should become aware of the actions they have done and feel the responsibility for this difficult situation.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Accept your emotions</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unfortunately, different kinds of betrayal can force you to experience a wide range of negative emotions. These are confusion, anger, sadness and others. You shouldn’t reject these emotions. It’s desirable to accept things you are suffering from, no matter how difficult it can be. Don’t conceal your grief, because it’s normal to face negative emotions. If you know what you feel, you have more chances to rethink and let your problems go away.</span></div> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Take it easy</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Don’t cry and don’t avoid communication with others. It’s desirable to give yourself some period of time to grieve before pushing yourself to move on. It will clear your mind and help you let your emotions go away. It is easier to take right decisions, when you are calm and reasonable. Moreover, you need time to comprehend the conflict and realize what to do next.</span></div> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Boost your self-confidence</span></span></h2> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Self-confidence is one of the most significant things that help you hold out against the betrayal. Build a good self-esteem reminding yourself that you’re a wonderful person. Focus on your positive qualities and achievements and don’t let such challenge as betrayal spoil your beautiful life. Self-confident people are well resistant to problems, because they believe in themselves and their abilities. Consequently they have more opportunities to overcome difficulties since they don’t depend on others. Plus, self-confidence will help you kill negative thoughts.</span></h2> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. Do things you enjoy</span></span></h2> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You should try to replace your grief with positive emotions. Create a positive atmosphere around yourself in order to get rid of the constant reminders of negativity. Watch a funny comedy or take a trip with your best friends. It will draw you away from annoying negative thoughts and inspire you to do things that fill your life with new adventures and happiness. It’s better to develop an optimistic vision of the world. Those people who do things they enjoy can easily turn their attention to new and positive moments.</span></h2> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Take your anger under control</span></span></h2> <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Anger is a slow killer of both your physical and mental well-being. This feeling can also steal your happiness and develop negative thinking. Gautama Budha once said, “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” You should try to control your anger and suppress the desire to take revenge on the person that hurt you. The control of your anger will help you avoid doing stupid actions you might regret later. Be careful with anger, because it’s a dangerous weapon that can break hearts.</span></div> <br /> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. Practice forgiveness</span></span></h2> <h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Forgiveness is an important part of emotional growth. This difficult step will help you move on and clear your mind of hatred and anger. Mahatma Gandhi once said a wise thing, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. “I realize that it’s difficult to forgive when your heart hurts, but you should try to change your life for better. Don’t let the past poison your present moment.</span></h2> <br /> <div class="ssba" style="background-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div> <br /> <div style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.235294); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17px; margin: 1.5em 0px; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> Only a strong desire to recover from betrayal will help you start a new life, because nothing is impossible. Follow these tips and hopefully they will help you forget about the pain of betrayal in a quite short period of time. Have you ever dealt with a betrayal? How did you recover from it? Share your thoughts, please.</div> </div>

Smart Ways to Recover from Betrayal

-By Jennifer Houston I believe that healing after betrayal is possible. The main point is to be patient enough to deal with anger and g...

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