Dear Readers:
I think my life experience is what qualifies me to write this column. I made every mistake imaginable. But have learned from them. Most important I still remember what it was like to be 12, 13, 14, 15, and so on. Currently I am a single mom, I have two wonderful boys. One in college. We are all happy emotionally. We love life, and know that you can too. I try to be the kind of parent that understands. I know that I can help you to understand where you parents are coming from, and help you get over the difficulties of being young. You can even have your parents write to me and I will help them to get over their fears and at least respect you and your feelings. I have been married and divorced twice, so I have experience in that field also. But now I own my own home, and my own business and am successful. Lots of luck to you! Hope to hear from you.
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I've been going out with my current boyfriend for a little less than a year now. He still loves me, but I don't think I feel the same way about him anymore. I've been thinking about this for a few weeks, and I came to the conclusion that I had to break up with him, but still try to be friends. That worked great in my mind as long as I didn't see him or talk to him. Now I need to figure out whether I should go through with the breakup.
Not only do I have to do that, but I need to figure out how to break up with him. I have never broken up with anyone before, and this is my boyfriend's first relationship. I really don't want to hurt him, but If I decided to go through with it, I'd like to be able to see other people (which I'm sure would be awkward no matter what)
Anyway, HELP! (link)
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You are very smart to realize that it will be VERY awkward when you do start dating again. You say when you work things out in your mind, it seems OK. That is because in your mind, you picture him being sad, but cooperating. That is not likely to happen. I too am always surprised by other people reactions to things. (It was not the way it went in my mind when I thought it out.)
But you are a free person and you are only responsible for your happiness. Not his. He will have to understand. BE kind and be fair. And in time the two of you will be friends again. Be mindful of his feelings when you run into to him and don't be disrespectful. When you do start dating, do not talk about your old relationship, or your old boyfriend.( This is good advice for the rest of your life.) It is nobody's business.
Hopefully you chose well, and he is a nice kid and won't act like a jerk, like he owns you. And if he can't have you...blah! blah! blah!. YOu know the type. Avoid those guys who think they own you. They can really become a major problem.
Hope this helps.
Don't break up over a fight, meaning don't wait for him to do something stupid then use that as an excuse to break up with him, cause he'll accuse you of "making up an excuse to break up with him and you intended to do it all along."
Sit him down and use kind words and don't blame him. You are just two different people. And point out those differences. You can't minimize the pain he is going to feel. And you can't know how painful it is going to be. He may be OK. You can only minimize the embarassment.
I hope this helps.
Michele
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Ok...I think I am depressed...and if I am...what is the way to go about it? I don't know how to tell people, my mom will make me go to therapy, and take medicine...and I don't want to! She has severe depression...because of an inbalance in her brain of seritonin (sp)....I just don't know how to tell my mom...or my friends...or a social worker I have befriended, and I trust her very muchh...and I don't want to tell her because if I do, then she will call my parents...and I want to tell them...so any suggestions?
All advice is welcomed (link)
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HOney, if the social worker you have be-friended is any good at her job.......then she already knows. She is waiting for you to acknowledge it. Depression, I mean real depression is not something you can hide. Please talk to her, she may not have to tell your parents as long as you are NOT in danger of hurting yourself or someone else. Ask her that first. You know...."If I tell you something do you have to tell my parents?" And she should answer, only if you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone. Then that should make it easier to talk to her about this. You may find out that you are not depressed and only really stressed out. Or have high anxiety. I am not doubting you....it is just that there are soooo many conditions out there, that only by talking to a professional, can they get to the bottom of the problem.
I don't blame you for not wanting to go on medication. I wouldn't either. Stand up for your self and say no, but then you will have to try the things that are suggested, that do not involve taking medication. Like meditating, even exercising and working out. They are great "blues busters".
I hope this helps.
Michele
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have you guys heard of erythema dyschromicum perstans? its a really rare and BAD skin disease and noone knows the cause and the cure for it...
short synonym for it : ashy dermatosis
i sadly have it and have you guys heard of ow to heal it?
ive had it for 2 years. im 14 and i wanna a normal teenager with nice skin not one with spots looking likea tiger or cheetah
please research it would help al ot i wanna know what i can do so i can prevent from getting darker
more information would be helpful
i appreciate it
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Hi, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I have investigated this condition before. Here is what I found:
EDP is most common in Latin America and Asia; most of the cases occur in El Salvador where the first case was identified. Cases in Europe have also been described.
The etiology of EDP is unknown. A variety of predisposing factors have been cited. These include ingestion of ammonium nitrite, an intestinal parasitosis caused by nematodes (whipworm infection, control of which produced EDP remission), orally administered radiographic contrast media, and, possibly, an occupationally associated cobalt allergy in a plumber. One case may be particularly revealing, that of a 13-year-old rural northern European truant who repeatedly ingested small amounts of a fertilizer, ammonium nitrate, to induce EDP and avoid school. Chlorothalonil exposure among banana farm workers is another possible cause of EDP
Not much help, I know....by any chance are you exposed to large doses of fertilizer? Do you work in a plant nursery, or someone in your family?
Doctor's are baffled by this disease. But let me make a suggestion. I have found that "oil pulling" works great on all skin conditions. Even ones that cause discoloration. Oil pulling involves "gargaling" with unprocessed oils. Not really gargaling, but swishing the oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes then spit it out. Not held in the back of your throat, like in gargaling. Oil pulling must be done with organic unprocessed oils that you should buy at a health food store.
I use three different oils to "oil pull" because each of them have different essential fatty acids, that our bodies need, and especially our skin. I suggest you also try all three, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Unprocessed Walnut Oil, and Unprocessed Sesame oil Spectrum makes the later two and Nutria makes the coconut oil. Those are products you can trust. If you want to know more about "oil pulling" go to this website. www.earthclinic.com and search and you will see a category for oil pulling. Click on that and read the testemonials. The author of the site KEN is happy to answer questions. You can post one on the website and he will respond. In fact a lot of people will respond, and you may just find an answer there. I wish you luck. Don't stop looking for an answer to this problem. You will find it. Don't trust doctors, since it is not a condition that is painful, or going to kill you, they don't pay much attention to it. You got it somehow, and you can get rid of it. Don't stop searching.
I wish you luck
Michele
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I am 20 years old and I have never had a pap test and all that, but I am sexually active and I always use to tell the doctor I wasn't so I didn't have to get that. Now I'm older and smarter and want to be checked out. My question is if I say yes Do they automatically do that when Im at the doctors office and does it show up on the insurance like if my parents would see that. I don't care if my parents see it I'm just wondering how it works. (link)
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When you say you are going to the doctor, do you mean you are going to the same family doctor that you have been seeing for years, or are you actually going to an OB/GYN. If it is the family doctor that you will be seeing, and he asks if you are sexually active, and you say yes, he/she will probably advise you to get an OB/GYN. The OB/GYN will perform a pap test each time you visit. And you should see and OB/GYN at least once a year once you become sexually active. And yes Pap test are very important and have saved many lives. If you think you'll be uncomfortable, then choose a female OB/GYN. That sometimes helps.
Good luck to you
Michele
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pls i need someone to help me out. i am in a very big shit. i use to talk when sleeping, and i have alort of dreams. it is really enbarassing me. i really want to stop it. i well be very greatfull it someone will help me out. (link)
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Perhaps a sleeping aid will help, but I suggest you start with something all natural. An herbal aid like Valerian Root, or Melatonin, L-Theanine might also work. they are all natural sleeping aids that are available anywhere where you can buy vitamins. They also makes teas that will help you to sleep better. The deeper you sleep, the less likely you will be to talk in your sleep. Getting a lot of exercise during the day will also help you to sleep better.
Hope this helps.
Michele
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i heard that doing lunges will make your butt bigger. is that true? how long would i have to do them everyday and how long will i see results? (link)
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Doing lunges will tighten your butt muscles and raise them so they don't sag. Depending on your age, they may not even be sagging yet, but having tight but muscles is a plus at any age!
If you use weights, while lunging, you will "build" your butt muscles. They can get bigger, but you'll have to use heavy weights. Don't start out heavy, you could hurt yourself. Start out with 5 or 10 lbs weights. Hold them in your hands while you do your lunges. Gradually increase the weights in increments of 3 to 5 lbs. Increase them every three to four weeks, or when it becomes easy to do the lunges with the current weights.
Leg lifts with ankle weights on will also tighten and englarge your but muscles. Wearing ankle weight, start out on your hands and knees. lift each leg up (behind you) and try to reach the ceiling. Toes should be pointed up. Reach up as high as you can. Gradually increase the weights when they become comfortable and easy to do. FOr each excercise do three sets of 10 on each leg.
In order to build muscles you really should do three different exercises for each muscle group. These are two good ones to start out with. Also when you use heavy weights, you also need to rest your muscles a day inbetween. so do these every other day.
Michele
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(I'm 15 O:!)
Mk, so, I'm dating this boy, Scotty, and I'm like, seriously in love with him, like for real. And we were best friends before we told each other we lvoed each other and crap so yeah (:
But then he moved to Indiana ):
But we're still dating, but like long distacnly o_O
We tlak on this thing calld 'Xat', but, he was in the hospital for over a month, and just came out today (12/20/07) and told me what happened.
I'm stealing, and saving up alot of money so I can go up to Indiana and see him , and we can go to England together.
But, I don't know if I should just, run away from home.
What do i doooo? ): (link)
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Please don't run away from home. Who is going to take care of you? You may have some money, but it will go fast. You need identification to even get a room to stay in, and even to buy a bus ticket to Indiana. Please don't hitch hike, it is way too dangerous. Your boyfriend can't help you, since he's been very sick and probably doesn't have any money either. His parents will freak out if you show up and call your parents and send you home. I know its hard, but you guys should try to be patient. When you are 18, you can go to Indiana legally. You can save up a lot of money between now and then and you to can be together if that is what you both want. Why not spend you time talking about the future, and make plans for the future with your boyfriend, and work towards that goal. That would be the most mature and sensible thing to do. After all, if he were in the service, serving in IRaq, you would wait for him wouldn't you. I mean if you really love each other like you say. Please don't run away. It won't get you want you want. I know you are lonely and feeling anxious, but you have no idea how much worse it can get. I do. I ran away myself when I was 15. I am lucky to be alive. I still remember the feelings, but I know I wasn't thinking straight. 18 is just 3 years away. If you make your plans and work towards your goals, it will go fast. You should be working on gaining employable skills so that that when you do turn 18, and graudate from HS, and move to indiana, you can get a job. he can do the same, then you can both be together and no one can stop you. You'll both be of legal age, and you'll be supporting yourselves. That is the only way to do it. And you have no heartaches, no legal problems, and no possible harm can come to you, that might happen if you run away as a minor. Discuss this with your boyfiend, see what he says.
Hope this helps.
Michele
Michele
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Can you give me some tips on surefire ways to get someone or a company to give you their full support, meaning, to give a generous amount of solicitation?
I'm a college student, a sorority newbie and I need to "produce" quite a large amount of money purely from solicitations.
Please, please, I need all the help that I can get regarding this matter because I love my sorority but I still have a lot to prove.
Thanks in advance! (link)
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Well if you are trying to raise money for a sorority, then you are a girl, so approach companies that promote women, or that are owned by women, and employ a lot of women. Especially women with college educations. Another good idea is to approach companies that provide services to the college you attend. You might also do a kind of promo, say that for a donation, you will put up signs in the sorority house to promote the business that made the donations, pass out flyers, hand out business cards, coupons, etc.
Try to make it a win/win situation. If they make a dontation, you will bring in business. How is that for ideas.
Michele
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what happens when your happiness comes from one guy yet its not the other way around? (link)
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Well, it means that you may have to move on. YOu see we can't control how other people feel. We can only control our own feelings. And this happens more often than you think. To guys and girls. But that is what "dating" is all about, it is for people to find each other, learn about each other and decide if the BOTH want to be in a committed relationship. Sometimes one person likes the other, more than the other likes them back. And it can happen at any time in your life. Not just when you are young. Problem is, relationships are BEST when both people feel the same. It is no fun being in love with someone that does not love you back. And you are really shrinking your own life by not looking at other possibilities, or by refusing to love anyone else. Statements like" But I only love him, and I only want him", will keep you alone and lonely. It is immature to think that you could never feel the same about anyone else. Because all of us have been in love more than once. And each time it happens, we are surprised by how much we care about the new love, because we were SO SURE we would never love anyone else as much as we loved the old love (Hope this is clear!!!)
Bottom line, life is too short to spend loving someone who doesn't love you back, or doesn't find happiness being with you. And happiness, is what it is all about. Having that relationship where both of you are extremely happy to be with each other is so wonderful. Don't close yourself off from it. It will happen. It is too sad to waste precious time and energy loving someone who doesn't love you back.
Keep looking is my advice.
Michele
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When I moved into my dorm at college, there was this one time I went away to a party overnight without letting my mom know. I am a legal adult, but am home for the summer. She outright asked me if I'd done it and I admitted it. Yes I know I shouldn't have gone behind her back like that, but if I hadn't done that I wouldn't have been able to go. I'm never allowed to go to anything when I'm at home, whether it be a sleepover or even to stay at my bf's house. I've missed out on so many things because of mom being overprotective. She feels I betrayed her and says there will be "serious consequences" Can she really punish me for this? She has been good about letting my bf stay here and she says I'm unappreciative of all she does for me because of what I did. What do I do?
19/f
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Your mom is overprotective, and she really believes that she is protecting you from some of the worse things that could happen. After all, if you thought she would have given her approval, you wouldn't have had to go behind her back. The damage is done for this blunder, all you can do now is try to work to get her trust back. It may seem like and pain, and that you shouldn't have to do it, but it is the only thing that will bring things back to the way they were. It is much better when you and your mom get along. What she needs to see is that you are making mature decisions about your life, who your friends are and what choices you make when she is not around to watch over you. Going to an all night college party is not a good idea, but you can't miss out on every one. Some are less crazier than others. It would be best if she thought that even if you did attend one of these parties, that she could trust you to not drink, not take drugs, be smart enough not to let yourself be drugged, and not engage in promiscuous sex. Having confidence in you is what will make the difference. Share with your mom your opinions on these kinds of things. If it is true that you are smart enough to not get caught up in these things, and you tell her that, she will believe you, and she will give you more freedom. Believe me, your mom knows that some day she will have absolutely no control over you and your decisions all. The sooner she knows that you are making smart and mature decisions, the sooner she will let go. NO one can protect their loved ones from every thing that can go wrong, but there are "stupid mistakes" and there are mistakes that are not our fault. YOu know,like going to the mall and getting shot by some idiot who had a fight with his girlfriend. That is something no one can protect their loved ones from. But there is so much bad publicity out there about teenage parties, especially on campuses, that it is no wonder that your mom is anxious about it. But some girls can manage to go to these parties and stay out of trouble Are you one of those girls? If you are, you can convince your mom more by being honest, than by being sneaky. Hope this helps.
Michele
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Ok I've been dating this guy for 4 months and we've made out every time we see each other and he's eaten me out and whatnot. Well In every other of my relationships when we've made out I always gave them a boner, hell sometimes all I did was brush them and they got a boner. But this entire time my boyfriend have been dating he's never gotten a boner. The only time I think i gave him one was at homecoming because he kept going to the bathroom and he only had one glass of water. And it's not that I haven't been paying attention, cause I've looked and even when I straddle him and hint at anything, nothing happens. So I'm worried that I don't turn him on like he does for me. The only thing I could think of as to why he's never shown it is because he has AMAZING control but there's always a limit to that.
How do I tell without being so blunt I look like a slut? (link)
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It could be that your boyfriend is not "well endowed" down there. I find it hard to believe that he is not aroused and enjoying the relationship that the two of you have. I mean when he gets you aroused, and your are enjoying yourself, and when you have an orgasm, he HAS to be aroused or he is not human. Boys are real jerks about the size of their penis. He may not have a large one, but I am sure that whatever he has, it is aroused and hard. I don't know of any way for you to find this out until you two are completely intimate, or naked in private. You may want to give this some thought to see how you would feel about it if that is the case. If you really believe that you would still love him no matter what, if you can somehow let him know, he will be more comfortable about being open with you. And honey, if he makes sure that you are satisfied, that is what really counts. There are many guys who are very large, who only think about themselves and don't care if their girlfriends are satisfied. That is one selfish guy. Your boyfriend sounds very nice.
Michele
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Is it possible, that a guy can get sort of hard when a girl is giving him head, yet it doesn't feel good or make him horny? Kind of like treating it as an organ .. like would it just react like that? even if he didn't like it? (link)
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Yes it is not only possible, it is most likely. Very few boys can stop themselves from getting aroused. (it's their downfall) unless they are really upset about something. They can get aroused and perform even with girls that they are not romantically involved with, even girls they say they don't like at all. So don't think that if a boy does get arouse when he is being fondled, that he likes the person, (girl) he just likes being fondled. (Um...that includes "head")
Michele
PS it could be that a guy that is 100% gay and wants nothing to do with women may be able to prevent himself from getting aroused. He would have to concentrate on it.
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So in July of this year, my parents found out that me and my boyfriend had sex. But we lied about it for a few days but then i finally told my parents the truth because my dad threatened to but my boyfriend in jail. Im only 14. And hes 18. I know thats really bad, but i dont care about age. Especially now. We're supose to be going to court for this and have the judge decide what should happen, him going to jail for a few years, or probation, or even a restraining order. I dont want any of that to happen. I seriously love this guy. I dont care what my parents say, or think of it. I love him and I want to be with him! I love his family and his family love me, well right now they're are still kinda mad but they told me that they still love me, no matter what. So basically we are still together, but to my parents, we aren't. Every day, I miss him even more, there isn't one second that im not thinking about him. I cry myself to sleep, Im depressed, lonely, and hurt. I want to go to counseling but im afraid to tell my parents because they think im over him completely. But im not, I never will be. I never will forgive my parents about this, they ruined my life, my heart, and my trust. But lately its getting really bad. My depression. I don't have anyone really to talk to about this. Only his sister and two of my best friends. I know they can't help me, but at least they listen. I don' know what to do anymore, i know i can't move on. I've tried before, never worked. I don't want to live with my parnets anymore because i just keep things from them all the time, I want to be somewhere that i can actually express how i feel. And when i need to cry, ill cry instead of just letting it build up inside all day long and then crying myself to sleep at night. I just hope and wish that ill get a nice judge who will understand how we feel. I dont care that im 14 and i think im in love. I know i am. And if u say im not, then I DONT CARE. Because honestly, no one really knows how i truely feel about him, maybe 3 people, but they only know a little.
Anyways, I honestly don't know what to do anymore. (link)
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Well I have to be honest with you. It is too bad that as you say "you don't care about age" because that is how you and your boyfriend got into this mess. And it is a real big mess, for him. You have no idea. Wait until you get to court, they don't even have to let you in, it may not matter at all that you say it was consensual. The judge can find your boyfriend guilty of statutory rape. And if you don't know what that is, that again is proof that you are too young to be engaging in sex. You say you love this boy, but by having sex with him, you have jeopardized him for the rest of his life. He may have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. That means it will affect where he lives, and where he works for the rest of his life. He will be paying for your mistakes for the rest of his life. It is too bad that the two of you couldn't wait until you were 16. That would have been the mature thing to do, and it could have saved your relationship.
And now you are mad at your parents. You blame them for ruining your life and your relationship. They may have had a hand in it by not giving you enough information to make informed decision about being intimate with a boy at your age, but you made the decision to have sex. YOu say you know that it is really bad that there are 4 years difference between you and him, but you went ahead anyway. It is not OK for you to wish that you get a nice judge then sit around and feel sorry for yourself. You brought this all on yourself. You and your boyfriend too. He should have known better. I have to sons who are both over 18, and I tell them often, to never ever date anyone under 16. NEVER. Years ago young kids waited longer to have intimiate relationship. Now every young person can wait to have sex so they can feel grown up and in love, but this is what comes of young kids who get involved before they are mature enough to handle all the responsibilities that go along with intimacy. YOu need to stay away from that boy until you are 16. You need to not have sexual relationships with any other boy until you are 16, so that you don't end up in this same spot again. Please try to understand, I do sympathise with you. I just see that it could all have been avoided if your parents emphazied to you the importance of waiting. And if you could tell the difference from realling being in love and just being lonely and wanting to be held. But there are many adults who can't tell the difference in that, but at least they don;t end up in court. Sixteen is the magic age in most states. Please keep that in mind, and try to learn from this. It will be less painful.
Think of how that boy must be feeling, he is the one who may be going to jail. And I hope your parents are feeling guilty too. But regardless of how you feel about them right now, you still need them. I hope you all get through this, and learn from it. That is what painful lessons are for. Good luck to you
Michele
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Do you think 15 is young? If so why? How old do you really think they are? I'm asking this question because 18 19 year olds call me a little kid. I'm just trying to see how old I really am. (link)
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You know, 15 is certainly young by my calcuations, because I'm in my fifties, so when I meet young kids, I am not concerned with how "old" they are, I am more interested in how "mature" they are for their age. Because being mature will serve you so much better in life than just getting older one day at a time. We all get older, no way to stop it, but there are some 40 somethings, who still act like teenagers. and teenagers who have their life together. Like do you know that getting an education is important to your future and will give you more choices and options and you'll earn more money and have more control. Do you also know and believe that drugs and alcohol are a dead end, and they could actually harm you or ruin your life. Indescriminate sex with many partners is also not a good idea, you could catch life threatening diseases, not to mention that it can break your heart. So do you use protection and do you get to know someone well before you get involved in an intimate relationship. These are all a sign of maturity, which I said can be so much more important than age. The 18 and 19 year olds that call you kids, they're just trying to feel older by calling you a kid. THey remember how they felt when they were 15, they hated it, and couldn't wait to get older. You'll get there too, maybe you'll have more sympathy for those kids you meet who are just 15. Good luck to you and I wish you well.
Michele
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Well, Christmas is coming up, as we all know.
My dad is a software engineer, so he works with computers. Is there anything computer-like that I could get him that isn't a
-laptop breifcase
-mouse
-key board
-mouse pad
-office chair.
My budget is 100 dollars.
Also, he gets back pains, so I was thinking of getting him a back massager? Anyone recommend a good one?
Thank you, and any other gift ideas appreciated (he doesn't like sports, cologne, ties, suits, watches, etc) Pictures and scrapbooks are stupid.
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Try this website called www.thinkgeek.com
Check it out, they have soooo many gifts for people who love computers
Michele
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ok im 20/f ... since, well 10 oclock this morning when i woke up until ... well ... now(midnight) ... i have not stopped being lightheaded. I don't know what cuased it It isn't cuz i didn't eat, cuz i did. I ate breakfast...still lightheaded. I went to work and was lightheaded all 9 hours. ate lunch, dinner, still lightheaded. What could be causing it and how can i make it stop? (link)
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It could be the start of an illness like the flu, or it could be a lack of blood supply and/or oxegyn to your brain. A lack of blood supply could be caused by a blockage in the arteries that lead to the brain, or an irregular heart beat. If you are on any medication, that could be the cause of it. If you have absolutely no other symptoms and are NOT on any medication, I would say that your heart is not pumping well enough to get an adequate blood supply to your brain, or there is a blockage of some type. BUT you are way to young to be experiencing any of these things. So if it continues, you need to see a doctor.
Michele
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Recently, I don't know why but it seems like all my friends either odn't like or, avoiding me, or loosing interest in me.
Some things that they do alot know is being very sarcastically mean like "Oh...realllllllyyyyy..."
And sometimes i need hlep with my work and when i have a huge assignment and go on, EVERYONE goes offline or says "Sorry, G2g!"
I'm so hurt, what should i do? Making new friends fast isn't a skill that I have and things are the same as usual so it's not that I'm saying things behind their back or anything (link)
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There is not enough information here to give you a definitive answer. But if you think about it, maybe you can come up with the answer yourself. These are the questions you could ask yourself. What kind of friend are you? Are you helpful or whiney? Do you take or do you give? Are you a good listener, or do you always do the talking? It everything always "about you"? Or do you show an interest in your friends wants, needs and desires?
If you think you can improve in any of these areas, then why not try that, and see if your friends warm up to you again.
- Michele
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If I bought a hoodie at abercrombie a year ago and then brought it back to return it, what would they do? Even if they gave me store credit for not having a reciept? Would they take it? (link)
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It all depends on their return policy, which by law has to clearly visible in the store. Not many stores offer a 365 day return policy. Most of them are 30 or 90 days only, with receipt. Store credit without receipt. Stores know their stock, and they should realize that you are trying to return last years sweater, so I don't think you'll be able to fool them, but it may be worth a shot. Heck they could be so busy, they won't notice. Worse they can say is NO.
Michele
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I am 17 years old with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Having this condition is extremely hard. I get sore breakouts all over my skin followed with some skin discoloration. It's hard to keep a guy when I get these breakouts, painful menstrual cramps (because of the cysts), I get random depression and sometimes I break down and cry out of nowhere. My doctor put me on birth control, antidepressants, metformin, and an NSAID. I am on a diet, but with the diet and medication it doesn't help my symptoms very well. I'm even scared to death of becoming infertile because I really want kids someday.
Please, if anyone with PCOS or anyone who knows someone with it, please give me some advice on how to deal with it and maybe some encouragement on having kids, getting a guy who will accept me for it, and my mood swings.
I would appreciate it a lot because right now I feel no sense of living with this condition,
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Sounds awful, I feel for you. I know how hard it is to deal with this, along with being young and wanting to be liked. I found two websites that can give you more information. One thinks that the issue is caused by insulin resistance, which can be helpd by diet. HEre are the links.
www.pcosupport.org
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http://www.womentowomen.com/insulinresistance/pcos.aspx?id=1&campaignno=pcos&adgroup=ag2polycystic&keywords=polycystic+ovarian+syndrome
check them out, and you may find some answers to your questions. Remember knowledge is key.
HOpe this helps
Michele
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I have been sick since august and we are trying to figure it out. We saw an allergist, and found out that I am allergic to a certain kind of mold. We also found out that the mold is growing in my school, very bad. So what should I do? I mean my school is trying to fix it, but in the meantime... I mean thats not fair because they make me go to school, shouldnt they pay for my doctor bills? Anyways, I am always sick with a bad sore throat and I dont know what to do cause this cant go on like this for the rest of the year. (link)
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Hi, your illness is not unusual. But if you are that sensitive, it is a good idea now to build up your immune system. Avoid mold is a good idea, but you'll learn that you won't be able to avoid it completely. You can build up your immune system by taking vitamin C, in large doses. I believe it is perfectly safe. It is water soluble and will be flushed out of your body each day. So taking it every day is important. At least 1000 to 1500 per day. That is how much I take, and I have allergies and chemical sensitivities. But they don't bother me. I can lead a normal life. Other supplements can boost your immune system too, like Colostrum, Maitake mushrooms, and Ecchinacea. You can get these and many others at any health food store and even on-line. If you stop in at a health food store, someone there should be happy to talk to you about boosting your immune system, and advise you on what supplements to take. Hope you look into this. I can make a big difference.
Michele
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