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Let's see, about me. I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Clinical Depression, as well as some other related mental and physical illnesses. Despite this, I'm happier now than I can ever remember being.
I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
I recently graduated from high school after an extra three years due to my illness. It was a long road, but it felt amazing to walk across that stage. An added bonus was having the 15th highest average (over my high school career) out of 258 students!
I intend to pursue a career in psychology, first obtaining my BA, and then attending graduate school in order to study for my PhD. It's a little daunting at times, but I know it will be worth it. I want to help people, plain and simple. I want to make a difference. I want to change the world. And I believe I can, if only in a small way.
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I'm in 8th grade, and I wanted to do well on my test scores, so far, I'm not doing so well. What can I do to imrpove test scores? Any help is appreciated.
Make sure you pay attention in class and ask plenty of questions! If you don't understand something, the teacher won't know to explain it differently unless you speak up, and chances are other people are having the same problem.
Try and look over your notes every night for a few minutes so you reinforce the information in your head. That way it'll be easier when it comes time to study.
Depending on how much trouble you're having, you might want to ask a friend who's doing well to help you study, get a tutor, or go to your teacher(s) for extra help.
We could help better if we knew what specific areas are giving you trouble--if it's understanding the material, remembering it, or getting it down on paper.
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Hey,
Ive been having my period irregularly for a year and i think that it is becoming normal now. But when i have it, it smells weird/not normal everytime. kind of like fish but not really, and no one can smell it but me (i can only when im going to the bathroom). Is this normal or not and if no ones heard of it, should i get it checked out?
I take exception to the suggestion of douching--it's generally considered a bad idea. Your vagina is generally self-maintaining. It is an acidic balance that kills the good bacteria without killing the good. Douching can, among other things, leave you more open to
That said, if this happens consistently around your period, and not constantly, it's probably nothing to worry about. If your discharge is curdled, like cottage cheese, on the other hand, it's time to be concerned. A constant fishy scent can also be indicative of a problem, as can frequent itching, or painful urination.
If you're worried, you should probably get it checked out just in case. It can't hurt, and it might save you from some discomfort.
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OkAY so Im not a big expert on editing pics. But I wanna make my myspace pics kinda different and not ordinary. For instance my friend made some of his pics have this look where it makes him sorta look like hes glowing. And some of my friends have cool frames around them and etc. Well I wanna know how I can edit my pics like this with out having to like buy a special computer program. So help would be muchh appreciated! xD
Thankz in advance..
If you're really dedicated, you might want to download The Gimp, which can be found at http://gimp.org. It's a similar program to Photoshop, which is very popular, but it's entirely free. It's also open-source, which means that it's a collaboration of programmers who came together to create it for free.
This doesn't mean it's not safe, however! While no one can one hundred percent guarantee that nothing will happen if you download it, that's true of any program you might buy, as well.
But here's the catch--it has a pretty steep learning curve. The good side of it is that once you do understand it, you can make some pretty impressive graphics for free. And there are plenty of tutorials available if you just look for them.
Hope that helps.
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14/F
Hi!! okay, so, there's this guy that i'm REALLY into, but the problem is, that i can barely understand what he says. most of the time i guess what he's said, and just nod my head, or laugh a little hoping and praying its the correct response. so then when i get tired of that method, i just say, "what?". then he repeats it and i understand. .....i know you're probable thinking, ok, so what's the problem??
well, i think he might ask me out, not sure on that one though, and i don't want to say what, what what?? every 2 seconds...does anybody have some advice as to what i could do to not make the situation really and truely akward??(i'm REALLY into this guy, and want a good and loving relationship, not an akward one!!!)
thanx!!
xox
You didn't really explain why you have trouble understanding him--whether it's a strong accent, or if he speaks too quickly, or if he just doesn't speak clearly. How you proceed is really based on which reason it is.
But whatever reason, he's going to find out eventually that you don't understand him, and the best way to find out is directly from you. Tell him gently that you have difficulty understanding him because _____ and then talk about ways you can resolve it. Don't make it all about him, and try not to sound accusatory, just state what you wrote here in a kind and straight-forward way.
If he over-reacts and gets hostile, well, is he really someone you want to be with anyway?
And if he really likes you, he'll try and work with you to find a way to communicate more efficiently.
Good luck!
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I'm about 5'5
and I weigh about 145-147 pounds.
Im not THAT fat[im muscular] but I do eat alot, but i eat alot of healthy things.
And I know how to loose weight but I always end up eating to much and then feeling guilty about it.
When I Do follow a good eating habit , I would eat a peanut butter and bananas and slim fast for breakfast, yogurt pretzels and raisins for lunch, broccoli and chicken for dinner, then yogurt and apples for snack.
How much weight would I be able to loose a week by that>?
You are currently an acceptable weight as far as your BMI is concerned, but I can understand the desire to lose a few pounds, and there's nothing wrong with that, assuming you do it carefully and don't go overboard.
Exercise is definitely a help. Get on a regular, disciplined schedule, and it will be easier to keep at it. Plan ahead and give yourself goals.
It's impossible to predict what one week of eating differently will do for your weight loss. It depends on a variety of factors--your metabolism, your activity level, and your natural tendencies.
But what's really important is to not just go on a crash diet. Find something you can maintain or you'll gain the weight back--and more. Yo-yo dieters statistically are likely to gain more weight than they lost to begin with, and it's an easy trap to get caught in.
Find some good foods that you like: fruits if you have a sweet tooth, for instance. Frozen bananas or apples with cinnamon, if you don't like them plain, make a great snack. Salads are great too, if you don't load them up with fatty dressing (try Kraft Lite Italian). Having a bowl of soup before each meal has also been proven to reduce the amount of calories you eat because you feel fuller before you get to the more calorie-laden food--again, though, make sure that it's a safe calorie choice, and not a cream-based soup.
Ultimately, it's about finding a balance of food and exercise that you can live with. If you like foods with more calories, you have to exercise more, and the minute you stop, the pounds will pile on. If you can find lower-calorie foods, you should still exercise, but you're not in as much of a danger zone.
Keep in mind that 3500 calories is equal to one pound, gained or lost. Now, at your weight and height, you burn about 1520 calories just by existing--that's if you stayed in bed all day and did absolutely nothing. That is the minimum number of calories that you should eat in a day. That doesn't, however, factor in movement or exercise, so if you add in the calories of your activities throughout the day, you'll be able to find the approximate number of calories you burn. Then it's a simple matter of doing math.
One other thing--it's generally not recommended that you lose more than 2-3 pounds in a week, anything more is unhealthy. So keep that in mind, and don't go overboard!
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My fiance just received his orders and he will be heading for Iraq in early 2007.
I know it's probably nothing compared to what he's feeling, but I'm terrified. I've remained composed over the phone with him (he is currently stationed overseas) and tried to make him think that I'm okay and cheer him on. Make him feel like he'll be okay and he'll come back home to me just fine.
I absolutely cannot tell him how I'm really feeling inside. I can't cry to him because I don't want to worry him any more than he is already.
I've tried to talk to friends but no one understands. They all tell me "Well you knew it would happen!" Knowing it will happen doesn't make it any easier to take when it does.
I'm a nervous wreck. I cry all the time. And I don't know what to do. I don't know how to cope and he isn't even there yet!
I'd just really like a friend who understands. Does anyone know of an online support group for this kind of thing? Or has anyone here gone through it who could offer some encouraging words?
Thanks
Have you considered contacting a therapist? I've never dealt with this issue, and therefore I don't entirely know how the military system works, but there should be some sort of support system offered.
You sound like you're experiencing depression (big surprise, right?). A therapist or counsellor, especially one trained to deal with these sorts of issues, could be a big help. They have the training to know NOT to just say "well you knew it would happen!" and give you ways to cope instead. It can be a relief to talk freely to someone without fear of being judged.
Someone you love is headed into a potentially dangerous situation, so of course you're going to be upset. It's nothing weird, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
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