I have studied psychology though I am not a psychologist or a licensed counselor of any sort. I'm an artist and writer and teach both to small private groups. I have worked with counselors by using art and writing projects at workshops to encourage people to open up, and I have been recommended by therapists to their clients to take my classes to help them understand more about themselves and what all is going on in their lives through art and writing. Though I'm not an art therapist, I use many tools from art therapy and my own experiences gleaned from counseling. I have always had the desire to help people and I do it in any way possible. Hopefully I can be of some help to many of you!
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i'm 113 pounds right now and i need to lose about... 15 pounds but i'm 5'7 so it's sort of hard any suggestions? (link)
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Is it possible to tell me why you think you should lose weight? You sound desperately thin right now and could certainly throw yourself (if you haven't already) into anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia. Both are deadly. I'm 5'8" and I was anorectic when I was a teen and then bulimic when I was in college. Those days were scary and I don't want you to have to go through that.
If you feel like you need some toning, then that would be different. But be careful about overdoing the exercise. Many anoretics and bulimics become addicted to exercise.
I know you didn't ask, but here are two of the many sites out there that can tell you a little about these two dangerous diseases:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/problems/eat_disorder.html
http://www.mirror-mirror.org/teens.htm
Please be careful. I'm sure you are a lovely girl and it makes me sad that you may not even realize that. Take care of yourself. I care.
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