This is especially true if you ask really vague questions, like overall, do you feel better as opposed to more specific or objective questions.

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If cramps bother you frequently, consult with your doctor, who may advise you to keep a cramp diary to try to pinpoint or prevent the problem -- what were you doing at the time, how long did it last, what did you do to make it feel better, what did you do earlier in the day?

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It is no secret that most photographers love gear, but it is easy to get bogged down worrying that you don't have the right gear for the job, or maybe you feel like you could do a better job if you just had that one other thing.

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When you put what you do well to good use, you feel less stress and you feel better about yourself.

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"When you do get some shots and get into the rhythm you feel a lot better about yourself, about your game and that next scoring chance you feel that you're able to stop, " Brodeur said.

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Do you feel they will continue to get better.

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Do complete the prescribed course even if you feel better, as not taking the full course encourages the emergence of resistance.

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