Wednesday 3 February 2010

Surviving A Break Up Is Not Easy But You Can Do It

By Kim Sanchez

Breaking up is hard to do as the song goes. And it is true. Often times, when we break up with someone, we feel that it is already the end of the world. We feel that our life has ended when the relationship ended. But of course, that is not true. We still breathe the same air that we breathe every time we wake up. We walk the same streets and we do the same things. But the color and the life goes out because we are not doing the things we usually do with someone we love.

You have to realize that time heals all wounds. I know that's a cliche, but it is so true. There are many ways that you can do to cope with break up pain. If you are asking, "How do I cope?" Read on and learn the basics.

As I said before, there are a lot of things that you can do to take your mind off of the break up. There are a lot of things you can do to ease the pain. One sure way you can get help is to create your own support network. The best support network for you are your friends and family. Your friends and family will help you get busy to get your mind off the break up. You can share painful experiences with each other. Talking will really ease the burden and pain. Going out with your friends and family is better than wallowing in self-pity and depression. Let your emotions out rather than keep it inside. Keeping it inside will only hurt you in the long run when you blow up.

Reconnecting with people is a great way to cope with break up pain. People who are close to you will do everything they can to ease your pain.

Letting go and moving on with your life is a sure guarantee that you will survive the break up. Opening yourself up to other people is a good start to get you back on the right track.

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Safe Showers - Walk In Tubs Make Your Life Easy

By Stephen Daniels

Traditional shower design often fails to take into account the limited mobility factor that accessible walk in bathtubs address. This creates challenges for the user who experiences physical impediments that make bathing a frustrating and complicated process. Showers often lack grab bars, anti-slip protection and a proper seating area common to walk in tubs for a safe and relaxing bathing experience.

An easy to install and comfortable alternative to traditional showers, walk in tubs have many features and amenities designed to make life easier. More and more handicap accessible units are being manufactured that include handy grab bars, height-adjustable shower heads and easy to use faucets. These tubs can contribute greatly to your comfort and safety.

For the ultimate accessibility, handicap showers usually feature a very low threshold or are even level with the floor. However, walk in tubs provide the option of either taking a shower or enjoying a nice soak in warm water without worrying about how you will get in and out of a traditional bath. Being able to take a bath is not merely a luxury - soaking is well known to be therapeutic and aids in easing bodily aches and pains. Walk-in models usually come with a shower head that can be either hand-held or wall mounted and can be adjusted to the perfect height for you.

A surprising number of different walk in bathtub models and styles are manufactured today. An inward or outward opening door set in the side of the tub is the primary feature that sets them apart from other tub types. This door allows for a much safer and easier entry and exit into the tub than traditional baths. Outward opening doors may be safer in some cases, as the door can be opened even when the tub is full if there is an emergency. However, inward-opening doors are usually preferable in that they require less room, and they are also self-sealing due to the water pressure when the bath is full.

Excellent for either showering or bathing, "sit-in" tubs are generally the most popular models. They feature a chair-height seat that is easy to get in and out of. Other units feature powered seats that can lower and lift you safely and easily in and out of a traditional height bath. This allows you to enjoy full-length bathing without the worry of slipping and falling. While practically every model boasts anti-slip surfaces and convenient grab bars for added safety, many newer tubs also have hydrotherapy jet options. These jetted tubs have added therapeutic properties that can aid further in soothing aching joints and sore muscles.

Many different sizes and types of handicap accessible tubs are available to accommodate your needs and lifestyle. Short models are designed for various hard to fit places, including many that are specifically made to fit into the same space as a traditional shower stall. Long tubs are similar in size to traditional baths, allowing for more room to relax and enjoy a soak.

Unlike traditional tubs, walk-in models require you to be inside the tub both as it fills and as it drains. This necessitates several special features, the most important of which is a thermostatic mixer. This regulator ensures that all water comes out of the faucet at just the right temperature for your comfort and your safety. Some models have quick filling features as well. Another major issue is how quickly the tub empties. Seniors could catch a chill from sitting for several minutes in cool water as they wait for the tub to drain. Dual drain systems, or even a pump that can drain the tub in less than a minute, are options that some models offer to solve this problem.

Whether you'd like to soak in the tub daily, or you plan to mostly take showers but like the option for an occasional bath, walk in tubs simplify your life by offering the ultimate in comfort and safety.

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