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I've been on zoloft for a while now on, uhm, I think 50mg, and I was doing all right, but then a couple of weeks ago, i started feeling more depressed. I went up to 100mg but my depression seems to be increasing? Can someone tell me what's going on? If you know if this happens or not? (link)
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Tell your doctor, tell your doctor, tell your doctor. Nobody on here will know the real answer to this question. Ignore what people say, and go see your doctor ASAP.
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My mother just got married, though we've been living with him and his daughter for a year or two. Recently I've realized what a bad person my new stepsister is (evil stepsister!!) but I have to live with her until I go to college (two years). I told her I didn't like her flat out, but I still have to deal with her on an almost daily basis. What can I do to make this less painful? (link)
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I'm assuming you're an only child. Because anybody with siblings would read this and say "So what. So is MY sister."
Unfortunately, I have no real advice for you. I have no idea what it would be like to suddenly have a sibling for the first time. Just hang in there, buddy.
And if you haven't talked with your mother about this yet, I'd make sure and do it. (You probably have, though . . .)
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Hey my name is J.B. I am 17 year old male and I really like these two girls at my school. I have asked one out several times but she is always busy. The other girl is not dating anyone else and is also (in my oppinion) the most beautiful girl in school. Im not sure she even notices me. I need some help.
P.S. I love to write poetry and i have used her as inspiration a time or two. (link)
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I definitely say that you need to completely forget about the girl who's "always busy". This is a method girls (and guys) use to say no, but don't want you to feel rejected. She's probably wishing that you would quit asking her out.
And if she's really always busy, she would say something like "I can't go out this Saturday night, but I'd love to go out next weekend." i.e. She would say something to let you know that she was interested, too.
If you're not sure that the most beautiful girl in school notices you, then you got one choice; MAKE her notice you. Do whatever it takes to make yourself stand out from all the other seventeen-year old boys. If poetry makes you stand out, then dammit, use poetry. ;-)
BooDog
Abilene, TX
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ok um, the girl i'm with as of current LOVES it when i kiss her neck, are there any other spots that make girls go crazy when u kiss them there?
-open for suggestions, thanks ^__*- (link)
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All these other answers that everyone else is giving are as right as can be (cheek, neck, ears, forehead, etc.) but the important thing to remember is that every girl is different. While you're kissing her whereever you're kissing her, pay attention to how she reacts; usually it's very subtle, like leaning whatever you're kissing closer towards you, etc. Just pay attention.
So, the best thing to do is to try just about every spot imaginable ;-) and see how she reacts.
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I don't know whether its the fact that Detroit has no jobs, or I'm not looking hard enough, but I can't seem to find any. I've already gone to teens4hire.com and theres nothing in my area. I'm only 16 and I think its important that I get a job while I have the safety net of my mom and my brother. so if you can give me any websites for teens that have updates on jobs, I would really appreciate it.
MAd Love,
Victoria (jokerzgrl) (link)
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My guess? You're not searching hard enough. The most effective way of finding a job hasn't changed in the past hundred years . . .goin' door to door.
Start going to businesses that you're a customer of; places you think you'd like to work. (Mall stores, Target, food places) and ask for an application. It may take a couple dozen of applications, but at least one will call you back.
One thing you got to remember; you can't be picky about where you work. You're sixteen. You have no work history. Employers typicly don't expect too much from sixteen-year olds, either. They want someone who can show up on time, and will actually work while on the clock. Once you establish a few months worth of work history, then you can be more picky. (You can always apply for jobs you want while working for a job you hate . . .)
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Well, me and my boyfriend have been dating for a long bit now. and everytime i see him i get mad at him, im bipolar so i think that might be the reason. and then again my parents are divorsing soon and ive been really upset about it, and really everything makes me mad lately. what should i do, no medicine..just i take it out on everyone lately (link)
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All I have to say is that your bipolarness has nothing to do with you lashing out at your boyfriend. Bipolar is a pure chemical imbalance in your brain, and the mood swings associated with Bipolar last for days (2-3 straight days of depression, 2-3 straight days of euphoria.)
Considering that your parents are divorcing, and that you're mad at everything lately, it sounds to me like you're dealing with very, very heavy stress right now.
Talk with your closest friends right now. If they don't know about your parent's divorce, tell them. Let them know what you're going through. They know you best, they know how to best help you through your situation.
And my strongest advice (but only if you're comfortable doing this) is to talk with one of your parents about this.
Good luck.
BooDog
Abilene, TX
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Ok there is this girl I really like, and she has brought up the subject that she really likes me too, but im not a hundred percent sure that she does,is there any ways that i could find out if she really does ? (link)
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Dude, I don't understand. SHE brings up the subject that SHE likes you, and you're not a hundred percent sure? Are you worried that she has some kind of odd ulterior motive? Or is there a self-esteem issue here, like you can't comprehend that she likes you?
Sorry, I can't answer this one.
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if i drink too much water what will happen and is it true that if i drink a lot of water ur face will become slimmer, if so how many glasses? (link)
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It's common for people to sixteen, even twenty-four glasses of water a day. Well . . . maybe it's not common, but obviously it's harmless. If you're drinking more than twenty-four glasses a day, I don't know what to tell you.
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how are you supposed to know what size condoms to buy? (link)
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All condoms that are not labeled with a size are the standard size. One brand's standard size is pretty much the same size as the others.
You gotta remember that condoms are rather elastic; they "stretch to fit". Larger condoms exist mainly for the comfort level of a male with a bigger penis; a regular size on a big penis can be constricting, and are more liable to break.
Basicly, start with a standard size (no size listed on the box.) I would also advise to buy a kind that come with a spermicidal lubricant, just for the extra protection, and don't buy just one from a vending machine; make sure you have at least a 3-pack, because they definitely break.
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My dream has always and will always be to go to Stanford. I am a freshman, and so far have only one semister done. For my first semister, I got A's in all my classes. I am taking Honors English, Adv. Theater, Japanese I, Earth Systems, P.E., Computer Tech, and Geometry. For extra-curriculars I was on Shakespeare Team, and I am currently on Debate and Drama Team. I am also the secretary for the Drama Club. I am going to pick my classes soon, and I would like some advice on what kind of classes a college like Stanford would be looking for. I would also like to know any information on how to get in. I know I'm only a freshman, but I am definately going to college and Stanford is the only one I want to go to. (link)
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Contact Stanford! It's the only way to know! Call them, e-mail them, visit them, whatever them, and talk with an Academic Advisor. They can point you in the direction you need, whether it be what classes you need, or who is best suited to assist you with this problem. And no, you won't be taking up any of their time, because it's their job! ;-)
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I asked a question the other day about ADD and how I should tell people (mostly teachers). Well, I told my mom that I needed to go to the doctors to get checked for ADD. She told me I don't have it...I just want to claim I have ADD (which is stupid...). I just want to know, so that I can fix my problems in school, and if I need medication, I can get it. I told her that things are taking longer to register in school and she said "well, yea, because its harder". When its really not. I have a math teacher I had freshman year. It used to be so easy and his pace was fine...he works at the same pace but now I can't pick it up that fast. He often talks and I get off track (its not boredom...I used to be able to control my boredom and still focus...I can't do that anymore). I lose focus really easily. A lot of times (mostly at school) I don't finish things I start (such as flashcards). My mom said that if I had ADD she would be able to recognize it as a mother. She said she would have difficulty getting me to function. Which a lot of times she does. I'll admit half of that is because I rebell against her, but a lot of times I realize she tells me stuff (not just her, people in general) and I'll look like I'm listening but when she leaves, I'll realize that I don't remember ANYTHING she just said. I often say stuff without thinking...people would say "but you just said yes" and I won't remember saying yes, nor will I remember thinking about saying yes...it just came out. I am around my mom a lot, but I don't think enough to where she realizes I have it. I haven't always been like this. I used to be smart as a child, in reading and all. Now I feel SO stupid, its embarassing. My mom doesn't think I have it, and when I told her, she kind of laughed and said "I don't think you have it" like I was stupid. I don't know what to do now. Now that I've told my mom, and lots of other people and no one believes me. But I keep a lot of things to myself. I might act like I know what I'm talking about (referring to a book or something) but I actually have no clue, because I couldn't focus. If a teen thinks they have ADD and researches it, is it wierd for them to admit that they might have a problem? I think my mom thinks that its something the parent is the one who notices, not the kid...but I'm the one who noticed...
Whats the next step I need to take? Now that my mom thinks I'm crazy.... (link)
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You may be left with only one choice; go see a doctor yourself. I don't know how old you are, but if you can't drive, you may need to call the closest doctor to your house, and walk/ride the bus/bike/whatever to go see the doc. Because parents can't always recognize ADD, parents may not be able to deal with the issues of having a "mentally ill child".
It sounds like discussing this with your mother is like banging your head against a brick wall . . . you're getting nowhere. Go yourself.
P.S. Doctors dealing with kids without their parents is more common than you probably think. And make sure you tell the doctor that you're getting no parental support, too. Because he may have some advice for them as well.
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all right, I'm sure that i'm not the only one that has this problem. First of all, I'm male and straight. I have friends that are girls, who I become friends with, but then I might want to date later. I like being friends with a girl before I ask them out. I've dated girls before that I haven't really gotten to know before asking them out, and then we might last for a month or two. The girls I become friends with, I really like, but then they may say comments like " I wish I had a boyfriend that was like you." Here I am though? IF I bring it up about us going out, they say we're too good of friends to risk that. They ask me questions about guys and other stuff, but I'm starting to feel like I'm their best gay friend, but I'm not gay. What should I do if this happens again?
P.S. For you smart arses out there- I'm not effeminate either. I have a deep voice, drive a land rover, play football, hockey, and lacrosse, and dress in subdue clothes.
Thanks. (link)
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You thought normal crushes were complex, now you really got your hands full!
My no means whatsoever are you the only guy that has this problem; if any straight guy with female friends says that he doesn't have a crush on one of them, I'd have to call him a liar of an extreme magnatude.
Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for your current situation, and I don't think one exists. Because friendships are so complex, and the only person who knows how to affectively deal with this is you. Only you know if you want to jeopardize a friendship, cause you can't go back to being "just friends". trust me! And only you can know if you can handle this type of rejection. Because this type of rejection hurts much, much more. Trust me on this, too.
All I can tell you is this; if you like a girl BEFORE you become friends with her, do not let the relationship move into a "friend" stage, whatsoever. Try to move it straight to the relationship stage to avoid this problem.
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my boyfriend used to be a big druggy before we went out. i'm a huge anti-drug person! he told me the day before he asked me out that he had quit! i was very proud of him and all, but resently someone who didn't even know we were going out told me that they saw him smoking a cig about a week after we started going out! so now he lied to me and is doing drugs (which i really hate!) the other person who told me could have made it up, but my bf has lied to me before! what should i do??? (link)
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I'm not concened about the "lie" part here. I'm concerned about the long-term chances of this lasting, since he does srugs and you're anti-drug. Now, some may say cigs are not a drug, some may say they're a light drug, but that's not the issue. The issue is that YOU have a problem with it.
If it's true that HE asked you out, and not the other way around, then you're in good shape-- because he really, really likes you. There may be a chance that you could be a positive influence on him. Don't dump him over this; draw him closer to you, be someone he can trust. But be careful! Sometimes you can't change somebody, no matter how hard you try. And all that trying may just break your heart even harder in the end.
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