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| I know this sounds really strange, but I think I lost my emotions. I don't feel sad, or happy, or mad. Just...numb. I used to feel them, but I guess I lost them somewhere along the line. It’s not like I’m repressing something, because nothing in my life is all that worthy of repressing. I have for a while. I haven’t had a crush on anyone in years. The thing is, I really want to have my emotions. Life is so boring when only pretending to have emotions. What's wrong with me? Has this happened to anyone else, or am I some sort of freak? – Fern, 15, Canada |
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I've got this rare disease (I’m not going to mention) and the doctors said I could live with it like a normal person if I fallowed a few simple rules. Eat right, exercise, and take this pill once a day. And I’m all right with that, expect that my mom isn’t. She wants a cure and don't get me wrong so do i. The thing is that she’s always taking me to have tests done and to meet new doctors and stuff. I've always got to go to nutritionist and it's really annoying. It's hard to be in middle school and to have to handle this. And the bad part is, they have found a cure for it. But to get the cure I have to go to Ohio every weekend and have an IV. And I don't want to do it! People at school don't know at all and they don't understand. And if I have to leave I am absolutely certain they will start calling me the sick girl and everything. I might not even have friends anymore. I know I'm not going to die because the doctor said I could live a 100 percent normal life if I fallow their rules. SO how do I deal with this? I feel so alone. – Blaire, 14, USA |
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About a week ago, one of my best friends [He's a guy fried] was diagnosed with depression, and well... He's been really depressed. I've been supporting him a lot, and he seems to be feeling worse. I know to support him and all- that part is actually going okay. What I'm worried about is this: His mom is letting him choose whether to use antidepressants or not, and he's really worried about the decision. He keeps saying, "But they INCREASE thoughts of suicide." He doesn't want to make the choice on his own, and he's asked me to help. I don't know what to do. Please, please, PLEASE help! – Dell, 14, USA (PenPal #16243) |
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| I'm really thin. I'm 12 and only about 80 pounds. Everyone is constantly making fun of me for it and the worst part is, I'm completely flat chested. I can't stand it. I mean, I'd be fine with it but most people make fun of me for it. That's why I always wear sweatshirts and never short-sleeves; someone always goes "Heyy, you have anorexic arms!” I can't stand it, what can I do to A) gain weight or B) say to the people that are mean. Thanks. – Isabella, 12, Maryland |
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| At school I always feel left out and people treat me like I’m really stupid even though I get straight A's. I hate talking to people at school and I always feel really weird and dumb when I do. But when I’m with my two best friends I’m always laughing and talking and happy how can I be that way with everyone. I’m really shy they call me quiet girl the only times I talk in school is to my two friends at lunch and the teachers when I answer a question. Please help I’m in 7th grade and don't want to continue being socially awkward and friendless in my classes. – Anne, 12, Virginia |
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| A girl in my class, Melanie, came to school really beat up a couple of days ago. I never really knew her before this. But she came up to me that day and started talking. I finally just had to ask. And she said, "Oh, my brother got a little carried away the other night when his girlfriend dumped him. It’s nothing. He's done this to me before. This isn't the worst." And I was kind of at a loss for words. I don't really know what I should do. I mean, she lies and tells her parents that she fell off her bike and things like that, but she looks like she's really in serious pain. Help! – Declan, 14, USA |
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| I'm only 14, and I'm already tired of life. I don't know if I'm depressed, or what, but I'm just sad all the time and I don't have anything to look forward to. My friends have drifted away, my family is very stressed and we don't really get along. I always feel like nobody likes me, and several people hate me. I don't feel pretty or even cute anymore. I'm tired of being the quiet person in the corner who no one really tries to hang out with. If I want to get together with someone, I have to initiate it and make the plans. It's been like this awhile, and I just want things to be how they were before. I feel really jealous of beautiful girls with great families and social lives, and I don't know how to get back to not hating myself. Help! – Bekah, 14, USA |
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I have a major problem. I live in Arizona. I just moved from Utah, and I'm used to higher education standards. Anyway, The school decided I needed to be skipped to eighth grade. I hate it! All of the eighth graders are mean to me. I even heard one of them say I was stuck up about being skipped. There's even a teacher that's mean and doesn't like me. Help! What do I do? I need major advice! – Ellie, 12, Arizona |
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OK I am a boy but I like someone and she likes me back. But I’m not quite sure. I mean she will give me a great BIG hug every time I see her. I want to go out with her but I don’t want anything to go wrong. So please, since you are all girls, tell me how I can start a relationship with her with out destroying our relationship. PLEASE HELP! – Brad, 14, Michigan
(Editor's Note - normally we don't post questions from boys! But we thought just for a change we'd give you girls a chance to tell them how to behave! So go for it!) |
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