Whatever your problem is, chances are I have dealt with it- either directly of indirectly- at some point in my life. I've worked as a Social Worker (with issues like mental illness, addiction, disabilities, eating disorders, etc.)
I've also taught school (to teens!)and have experience mentoring them.
In addition to that, I've lived in 4 different countries, many different cities, and worked jobs in all different fields from Software Sales to Fashion Designer.
This diverse life experience has given me knowledge on a wide variety of topics- which I hope I can put to good use here. :-)
So go ahead- ask away!
PS- I do not judge people or speak to them in a condescending way. However, I will be honest and tell you what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to hear.
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ok, so the last few weeks i've been feeling like total shit. i'm fed up with numerous things and i dont know how to control my anger. I'm trying to lose weight for the new school year, but i get so "blah" that i overeat and lose control. I'm really mad at my image..for example, i think im ugly and fat. [even though im not, i sometimes have low points in my mood and i think im so ugly // fat that no one wants to be my friend and etc.] i have so many more like.."mood" problems, that they wont fit in this question. i think all of this crap has to do with some sort of wierd mental illness, but my parents dont believe me. i dont know what to do! pleaseeee,please help me.
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If this is something that persists for a long time or gets more severe then I might worry. But given that you are still young and going through a lot of changes, the new shchool year is starting, etc. - it's prettty normal to feel the way that you do.
Everybody starts to get nervous, insecure, and has these types of moods at your age. Trust me, I remember those days. I also taught teenagers for a few years and EVERYONE goes through the same thing.
So just remember that. When you look around and start feeling self-conscious about something- like looking fat or am I wearing the right outfit, who will be my friend, etc., remember that everyone else is thinking the exact same thing that you are!!!
Some just fake it better than others! Some are all cool on the outside, but believe me, they have the same insecurities too. You know that deodorant commercial- "never let 'em see you sweat"? Well, that's what you have to do. Just fake it. Be confident like you don't have a care in the world and everything will be just fine. That's what attracts people- the confidence.
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awwww thanks SO SO much. i appreciate it =]
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