PMS, premenstrual syndrome, can range from anything from you physical health to your mood. When you are going to get your period, sometimes you feel bloated in your stomach because of the water weight you are holding there. You may feel sluggish and just tired overall. It's just a certain discomfort different from the way you normally feel. You may also get irritated more easily and notice your mood is not at it's best. You may get anxiety, find discomfort when something is crowdy, or you may feel a little sad. You may start crying for no reason. These re all PMS stuff. :) I hope I helped. Best of luck. If you do feel like that, take a Pamprin. It's the best!

Well I go to Florida International University and I absolutely love it! UCF is a lot like FIU, in the sense of the size and the architecture. It has very nice buildings and it's a lovely campus. It's like a real school... like the ones in movies. If you are majoring in hospitality, mass communications, or going planning on going to medical school, UCF has a wonderful program. I would recommend UCF hands down to anyone who wants a real college experience, an excellent education, and a fun place. Since I live in Miami, I travel to Orlando a lot and it is a nice city with lots of things to do for people of all ages, where as in other cities, maybe not so much. Keep in mind though, that smaller cities and schools that don't have as much activity in the city have much higher campus involvement.

I have friends who go to fgcu and they love it. If you want to live on campus, it's a little cheaper than Orlando or Miami. My friends lived there for a year and then got their own apartment. Since it's in Fort Myers, it's a little bit of a quieter city, but like I said, higher campus involvement. It's a relatively new university, so, the buildings are also very nice and everything is very modern. You are close to the beach, which is a plus. I don't know where you live now, but coming from Miami, I think I would really miss the beach if I went to UCF.

USF is in Tampa, which has evolved A LOT. They've done a lot of new things to the city, and it looks very nice. But, then again, coming from a big city, a lot of people would say it's a culture shock. Since I don't really know where you're coming from, it's hard to say which of these 3 would be the most culture shock for you. It also depends on your major and what you are looking for in a University. All these schools are SEMI party-schools. I mean, their not like fsu or uf, BUT their fun. Their not boring schools in the snow. haha. Either of these would be a great choice, but evaluating yourself and your personality, maybe you can take some of the advice i gave you and apply it to yourself as to what you would like better.

I really hope I helped.

Cristy

thats a beautiful name! but if you really want a nickname, i can suggest maybe cye. or sye in your case. I know someone named cye and its pronounced like sky but without the k. its a beautiful name

if you click on "check my grades" it should be there. i don't go to dade but i go 2 fiu so i'm guessing it should be the same. when you click to view ur grades it should show you what your gpa is. hope i helped and best of luck!

As long as you are doing cardio and not any weights, you are not going to gain muscle. Your muscles may get stronger, especially in your legs, and swimming is a full workout! So, you shouldn't worry that your going to get big muscles doing this. You will see results, definitely, if you keep this up. Probably in about two weeks at most. Don't forget not to deprive yourself. Just try to eat healthier and descent portions. Keep up the good work! Your doing great! :)

Sweetie, first of all I'm so sorry to hear this. You will be in my prayers! I can understand that you want to talk to someone. Your parents are just trying to protect you but you need to help them understand that you need to talk to someone. Sit down with them and tell them that you want to talk to your friends. I wouldn't suggest that you go behind their backs and do it because like I said, they just want to protect you. You should let them know how you feel. I hope I helped and God bless you!

I have the same problem. I'm 19. My parents are divorced also. I was adopted and he has his own kids. I feel horrible. I feel like the adopted one. :(. he gets away with it because he tries to act all nice and says he doesn't believe in biological bs. well, it sure doesn't seem like it. his son is like failing every class in school and he goes to ALL his baseball crap. And his daughter gets ALL the money in the world for her tootoos and ballet crap. I don't hate them because it's not their fault. But, I'm practically starving. I am in college and I don't have a job. I have 3 dollars in my wallet which is what I have to live off of till my grandmother decides to give me ten dollars "for lunch." i texted him the other day about something silly and it was as if nothing. but, what i would love to do is send him a text saying "i guess you forgot you had a daughter." i know it might seem harsh. i don't know what type of a relationship you guys had and if that would seem to mean. But at this point, he just needs to be shaken. you know? just because their parents doesn't mean their always right. so, you have to tell him what's bothering you.

i mean... we understand that they do it.. just don't talk to us about it like all the time you know but no its not like taboo or anything

write "stop cheating" on your paper when you see them looking (: i know it sounds kinda corny but its pretty subtle. if you tell them to their face, i can see how this can be awkward! lemme know if it works for you. hope i helped!

well, when i was like thirteen (i'm 19 now), I had a similar problem. I went to an all girls school since I was in second grade. in seventh grade, all the girls in my class had guys, had been kissed, and had boyfriends. I didn't get my first kiss till i was 14... and when I did, I realized that it really didn't matter that i didn't have all those things when i was 12 or 13, because the kiss was perfect. I ended up dating him for two years. We broke up because he came out of the closet :/, but we stayed best friends because it was really nothing that the other person did. But, I can understand where you're coming from. I looked up to all those girls and thought that they had something I didn't, or that they were better-looking, or that I just wanted to be like them. But, I'm glad I wasn't because my relationships have been a lot more fulfilling.

About taking it to the next level with this guy... I don't know exactly what you mean by the next level? do you mean like get closer, hook up kinda thing? well, now that you tell me his age, i can see this a little bit better. not too many guys are players at 15. remember that girls mature faster than boys. there ARE players, but usually the player thing isn't during that age. it's usually younger. i think maybe he's just thinking he's hot or something and going through a phase.

So, your ex is his cousin?! wow, girl. that's pretty intense lol. be careful. If you want to go, it's up to you. I can't tell you whether or not you should go, but I can weigh the pros and cons for you. If you do decide to go, remember ex educate. Don't try to be like rubbing it in your ex's face because it's not classy. You just have to stand back and be a lady. Remember that it might be awkward to see him there. I don't know where you are with your ex. If your friends, then yea, it's a little more of a casual ambiance if you go. But, if your not really friends, then remember that there may be some tension. You have to do what your heart tells you. Just remember to be safe and be classy. You always want to be a lady. It will pay off. =)

what you are describing to me is a player. i know that you may like him, but, i think that you started liking him again because he was "luring" you back. If he wouldn't have done so, then you would have still continued going on with your life. I know it may seem like the world is coming to an end now, but it's not. Once you find someone else who isn't a player, who really appreciates you, you will realize that you are better off. And if you weren't feeling it, it was for a reason. Your women's intuition was telling you otherwise. From what I can tell, you are a smart girl. Don't let a guy like this get the best of you. It's not worth it.

thanks love for the feedback =)... i'd love to check out ur column but i don't have your usename.. message it to me!

I understand where you are coming from. It's a tough situation. But I would suggest that you let it solve itself. I know that you consider yourself to be their friend, but even close friends have to step back during these times. If you get involved, then the girl might come and make a big scene, and then your involved. Just let it solve itself!

There is a good chance you might be pregnant. Have you taken a pregnancy test?

2 answer your question from the feedback, I don't think there's anything wrong with you. I mean, if you still feel bad, you should check w/ a doctor. But, sometimes these are symptoms that occur after having sex, especially the pain in the pelvic area and the sensitive breasts. but, if your eating a balanced healthy diet, i don't see a reason for the diziness, unless you have an ear infection or something.but, that wouldnt really match w/ the other symptoms. Honestly, these seem like things that happen right before you are going to get your period. but, if it persists, please go see a doctor :) hope i helped and i hope you feel better sweetie!

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i'm not suggesting this if you don't like it but the slim fast diet worked really well for me. It consists of having 2 slim fast meals a day and 3 snacks (fruit, veggies, or 100 calorie pack), and then a 500 calorie meal. I'm not suggesting you do this if you don't like it. I'm just saying that it's worked for me. If not, just try something different than what you are doing now for breakfast and lunch. I don't know what you are having, but just switch to healthier alternatives. Like, instead of chips, eat fruit. Instead of white bread, eat whole wheat bread. instead of regular pasta, eat whole wheat pasta. and as for carbs, I would suggest that you replace rice and pasta with sweet potato. Those pounds will just come flying off. Drink plenty of water. Vitimin Water Zero is also really good and has no sodium.

As for exercise. Do LESS weights with more reps. What I would recommend is holding 6-8 pound weights and doing squats, maybe 3 sets of 15 or 20. That will slim down your legs, if that is what you want. I hope I helped. If you need any other information, feel free to message me. I'd be more than happy to help with any other questions you may have :)

if you really care about him... and you want to make it work... read these books:

why men love bitches
and
why men marry bitches

it's not as strong as it sounds lol but "bitch" is just used in the context of respecting yourself and men respecting you.

you wont forget me if you do!!

xoxo

that should be fine... i don't see why not... you can do that in my school... i mean, just because u live on campus doesn't mean that you don't work or do other things. they don't know if the rest of the classes clashed with your schedule.

hope i helped.

xoxo

ok theres a diet thats called the russian airforce diet. look it up on google. i did it and it really does work, but remember that this is not a lifelong diet. and when you go back to eating normal, you have to do it a little bit at a time, but if your anxious, it really does work. u may wanna try spinning while you do this diet. you will drop a lot of weight really really fast. let me know how it goes for you.
xoxo

Read the books:
Why Men Love Bitches
and
Why Men Marry Bitches!!

It looks like this guy is just a flirt. Not really because he likes the other girls. Obviously, he is with you, so that should tell you something. If he were a player, he wouldn't have a girlfriend. So, I don't think he's a player, he's just a flirt. You just have to teach him a lesson. Give him a taste of his own medicine. You see, very rarely do men understand words. When you nag, they completely block you out. They're minds wander, and that's just the way guys are. You are never going to change them. You just need to stoop down to their level. Don't show him what is bothering you with words. Show him with actions. Next time one of your guy friends walks up to you to say hello, say something like "hey babe." You'll see how fast it stops. :)

A woman has to have dignity. He did something terrible to you. That's nothing to play around with, and he obviously hasn't taken it seriously. I know you accepted he said sorry, and I don't think people should hold grudges because it will only make things worse. But, you have to show him your place. You have to realize that he will probably do it again, and the reason that he is writing to you is because he wants to do it again, and you are only going to hurt more. Show him that you have self-worth and make it very difficult for him.

I started this column when I was 15 years old, so you'll notice that the advice has gotten better and better. I've always been interested in counseling and I started this column to gain experience. But, I found a lot more than that. I found a support system of caring and loving people. I received a degree in child development and currently working towards becoming a school psychologist. So, I hope you can feel confident in trusting me with your questions. This is more than just a fun site for me. I look back on my own questions from years ago, and I laugh when I read about my problems at 16. I've really come a long way! I'm relatively young, but I've had several experiences in life that have aided me in helping others. I hope to use those experiences for the greater good and help others who are not in their ideal situation!

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