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i always fight with my mom and i cant take it anymore... there was this fight we had about something stupid then i ran in my room and cyed ... i saw started to cut myself it wasnt take bad but i still have the marks on my wrist.. im 16.. then an other time i took kots of pills i wanted to go sleep and not wake up but that didnt happen.. i just felt like throwin up & i felt high.. no one knew & we had a family party that day too... i want to tell my grandma but how ???

A very similar thing happened to me, just a couple days ago. I was having a huge fight with my mother, and things got so bad so I ran to my room and without thinking began to draw lines in my skin with my fingernails on my wrist until I broke skin. I couldn't show my face until the marks went away, it was horrible.

I saw you asked this question four or five times. Either that, or a bunch of people have been in a situation seemingly identical to yours. Not to be harsh, but I think you are freaking out about this a bit too much. Not that cutting isn't something to be worried about, but I think you're approaching this the wrong way.

No matter what you think, or whatever feelings or doubts you have about telling someone, you should definetly tell. You need to work this out before it gets any worse.

Please, please, please listen to me. TELL SOMEONE. This is a horrible thing to keep to yourself and its a lot harder to stop when you aren't getting any help.

You seemed to be having doubts on who to tell. Tell anyone, a teacher, a parent, your grandma, a friend, anyone. You just generally need help from someone before you end up like my best friend.

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I have been receiving mixed signals from a boy I like. I am an 18 year old male.
We have been friends for a few months and he knows how I feel strongly about him.
He claims he is straight which does not make sense.
I flirt with him and touch his thigh, or tell him he is hot, and just general yet obvious things and he responds by giggling or smiling.
He has spent the night a few times and we have been naked under a blanket and he has fallen asleep next to me in my bed, when he knows i like him.
I have a hard time justifying his claims to heterosexuality.
Though sometimes he agrees to ideas of drinking games like strip poker and sometimes he says he isnt into it.
Hes hasnt avoided me and when I play hard to get he still makes attempts to talk and hang out.
Whats going on? I dont know what to think.
These questions below keep racing through my mind.
Is he mutually interested?
Is he gay or bi or straight?
What does all of this mean?

Some more details are below if you would like additional support for opinion making.

He giggles when I call him hot.
He presses up against me when we share a piano bench.
He knows I like him yet still hangs around.
He has only ever once mentioned a female in the two months we hung out.

I think he's confused. Being gay/bi is a big deal to some people, he might know his parents are against it, he might think he might offend people. (Don't take that the wrong way, I have no problem against homosexuality, I think its just fine)
I think you should ask him. Ask him if he likes you. Be really gentle about it. If he says he's not sure, tell him you understand and try to give him some time. If he says no, then calmly tell him the things that you've noticed about the way he acts towards you. If he says yes, well, lets just hope he says yes. Good luck :]

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What is the most painless way to commit suicide

Hopefully you're just curious... Ok you probably aren't. You probably want to know how to commit suicide.
Ok... Listen... I've though about suicide too. Everybody has had that day when everything bad in your life hits you at the same time. Its awful. All you wanna do is get out of it...
But don't. There are so many wonderful things to enjoy about life. Like the way fresh laundry smells, or the feeling you get when you hear the first note of your favorite song, or the tingling feeling you get when you see that special someone, or that feeling you get when the sun makes you feel so warm...
Remember all the little wonderful stuff in your life. Push all of the big awful things that have happened away and just remember all of the little wonderful parts of life.
Don't throw your life away so early. Enjoy it :]

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15/f - I've been having periods for over a year and a half now, but they are always irregular. My average cycle is 43 days. I'm on mefenamic acid pills three times daily when I'm on for extremely painful and heavy periods.

I keep getting hot flashes, at any time (not just on my period or anything) over the past few weeks they've been getting worse. Normally when I get one I've been talking about something embarrassing (like sex etc, that I don't have a problem with at all - my face just seems to blush!) or another good example is that when this guy I'm sort of in an open relationship with, but we're more friends than anything, comes over and sits with me I get a really hot and bothered and my heart beats so fast I swear you can see it moving my chest!! Sometimes nothing triggers it, they just happen.

Does anyone know why I'm getting such bad blushing?? Or even how I can overcome it, especially in situations like with my guy - where it is unbelievably embarrassing and makes me so readable!! Thank you :) xx

I have the same exact problem. I blush like theres no tommorow...
I don't think their hot flashes. I think you may just blush really easily.
Yeah, its embarassing, but when it happens just laugh it off and take slow breathes. He might think its cute, you never know ;]
Hope I helped a bit :]

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hi...Im really in to sad piano songs, like Chopins "raindrop prelude"... I also like Claude Debussy's "Clair De Lune" can anyone recommend similar?

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19/f this is going to sound kind of dumb but what are some unique things i could do to my guitar to make it look like it's mine? I mean like what are some ways i could decorate it? It's an acoustic guitar, and i named it cinnamon lol i know its kind of cheesy, but just go along with it.

You really,really shouldn't go crazy with it- don't go all Taylor swift sparkles-please!! You're 19, so you'll want a mature style. Have a decrative strap, or put maybe just one meaningful sticker on there, like on of the people below me said. Keep it simple-the fingerprints on the frets and the smudges around the strings are enough to make it personal :]
-M:]

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Instrumental orchestras that use a variety of basic noises and high pitched noises with a severe yet adventurous emotion.

For an example like King and Country by Jeremy Soule

Igor stravinksi-firebird and the rite of spring are insanely amazing

frank ticheli-abracadabra-perfection

-M:] (14/f)

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The boy I am in love with finished school in 2 weeks. He goes back to his home country because he was only here on a student visa. He doesn't like America. So he wants to leave. But I haven't told him how I feel because I am scared. He has already mentioned before that I seem ready to run away with him and he like me but he isn't ready to run away with me. what do I do?

I'm really sorry girl. I know that this is a delacate issue for you, and you want a solution that will make everything okay. I know you wish he'd just stay so you could love him. But that can't happen, now can it?

Honey, you might want to try to let go. Obviously, he is leaving, and obviously he isn't ready for you to come with him. Maybe it's time to move on to someone ele. What if he isn't your soulmate, and the real one is out there waiting for you?

There is the crazy solution. Wait it out, maybe a year or two, and go try to find him. It's the absolutly crazy, thoughtless, lovestruck solution, and I don't reccomend it. If you go and he is with someone else...well that will certainly put a damper on your day.

I hope I helped. Good luck!

-M:]

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f/17 and m/20. okay so it's my fiance and i's 3 year anniversary in september. i'm low on cash right now but i'll have enough money by then but the problem is i don't have any ideas on what to get him. i've done the photo album and a huge blanket. i really want to get him something that has the date we first started going out. i can't do bracelets because his sister and brother-in-law did that for their anniversary except they have their names and their kids' names. anything at all would be helpful. thanks!

Well, what is he into? What are some places/things associated with good times you've had together? If you want to get some key advice, include a lot of detail on your fiancé. The best gifts aren't expensive or flashy; they are personal gifts that come from the heart. Remember that next time you walk by that fancy store you've always wanted a gift from yourself. Get him something from the heart.

Hope I helped!

-M:]

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i was anorexic. i then suffered from BED (binge eating disorder). the doctor explained to me that it was because my body was trying to "restore" all the nutrients it had lost. when i was anorexic, i lost about 30 pounds. Then, i gained about 15 back total, and i felt really good. that was my ideal weight, told by how my body felt, the doctors, and my bmi. i was put on birth control because i lost my period and with the birth control i gained 15 pounds more! right back where i started :(.... the issue is that I gained it purely because of the pills. I eat VERY healthy and exercise every day. the doctor explained to me that it was a shock to my body because it had such little hormones and this was like excess to it. but, now i'm trying to lose the 15 again.. because that is where I feel good. i'm not anorexic anymore, so i'm not gonna do anything crazy. but, i find it hard to stick to a "diet." I get emotional and scared. But, even though I eat healthy and exercise regularly, I can't lose weight because my body is already use to that. I need to stick to something that will "shock" my body into weight loss mode. Hey, i'd be happy with the first ten pounds lost. i just need to stick to it... that's all. any ideas on how to help me stick to it without getting those negative feelings? i know the only reasons i get them is because i'm scared of how bad i felt when i was sick... any advice is helpful. thank you.

The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to see a doctor. Tell them that you really want to lose those 15 pounds, and tell them about your fear of dieting. They are the best ones to decide a balanced, simple diet that will fit you.

Oh, and don't feel uncomfortable about not being able to have a diet. Your body went through a time when it had some serious malnutritien, and now it's wants plenty of healthy, good tasting variety. With a diet, your body isn't getting the large amount of nutrients and variety it has grown to love.

Just so you know, do not take all of my advice for total fact. I am not a doctor, nurse, or surgeon. I'm a 14 year old girl that thinks she can give a little advice.

I hope I was able to help :]

-M:]

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I like this kid and I feel like he likes me but I've never had a boyfriend so I could be wrong. When I walked in the cafeteria the first few weeks of the second quarter he looked at me until I walked to my table which was behind him, so I would break the stare. I feel like he looks at me a lot when he sees me. My friend and I stay after to work on a project for a class we have together and he would come into the library and she said he was looking at me the whole time but I don't know if he was or not because he was clear across the Library. He's supposedly a very outgoing guy, he has a lot of friends that are girls. Do you think he's kinda liking me or at least thinking I'm attractive? If you think so why won't he talk to me if he's so outgoing? Thanks!

From what you've said, it seems like he's somehow attracted to you, or has some slight feelings towards you. He may be interseted in you :]

Most likely, the reason he's not talking to you is because he is attracted to you. Girls do this too; you might have once or twice. We know the feeling- you see him, your throat goes dry. Your heart pumps faster and your head spins. This might be why he just stares at you. He can't bring himself to walk over and say hi; he's to shy towards you.

By the way, one way you can figure out if he really does like you is to look at him when he stares at you. Does he break into a shy smile and turn away, or nervously turn the other way, only to look back later? If so...there's a chance :]

Hope I helped!

-M:]

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okay i have a new *guy* friend and i like him alot. but yesterday i saw the old *guy* friend yesterday for the first time in 6months and my feelings for him came back stronger than ever b4. well my new and old guy friends are the same age 15 and im 16 well i have no idea who or what to do cause my old friend cried when i told him about how i like my new one and my new friend got mad when i told him bout my old....someone help me please

First of all, I have to break this to you; there's not that much the people on this site can do for you. You need to decide on your own who you have more feelings for. Sorry, but you might not want to be going back and forth with feelings. It'll hurt everyone around you, and yourself. Trust me.
Alright I know alll of this wasn't what you wanted to here, but I really hope I helped! :]
-M :]

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I'm trying to teach myself how to play guitar..Is it better to learn chords first or the notes? And does anybody know a good website that would be helpful? Thanks so much.. =]

I dont know a website, but I do know a little about music. Not much about guitar, but I know my way around the staff
Ok, so I hope you know- a chord is made up of notes. So, if you actually want to know exactly what's in the chord you're playing, than learn notes first. If you want to play complex songs, learn notes, because not everything is a chord.
Personaly, I would try to find lessons. It's easier having someone point out your mistakes as you learn
Sorry I don't know much about guitars, but hope I helped
-M :]

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I'm wearing this dress to my junior prom

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/stylewatch/gallery/sequin_dresses/carrie_underwood_200x400.jpg

and was wondering, what should I do with my hair? And what color should I get my nails painted? I'm relatively pale and have long brown hair, if that helps. Thank you!

Well first off, that is a showy dress, so keep everything else simple.
I would copy the hairstyle in that picture- curl it, then put it in a loose ponytail, and possibly wear an elagant headband too.
Paint your nails a clear, shiny color, with white tipped nails.
I don't know if you have the same style as me, or you accept my ideas, but your welcome anyways :]
-M :]

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can anyone make a really beotchy acronym for the letters in this order: MAKK? its an inside joke with my friends thanks :)

Mark
Adds
Real
Krap

[I know it sucks, but idk, like how he is in conversations or something.]

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Where are good places to go to buy junior prom dresses? not too expensive

I didn't buy a prom dress from here, because I'm an 8th grader, but I did get a dress for a semi.
Try Macy's. Nothing you like? JC Penney. Broke? TJ Max. Answer your question? =]

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Which Env3 which you pick as a girl? I like both colors although I would prefer just plain black. I'm not a fan of blue since it seems more boyish to me but I think it looks sleeker than the maroon one. The maroon is more girly which I am definetely a more girly girl but to me it looks almost kiddish and everyy girl has it. What do you think?! Thanks :)

I have the maroon env 2, and I have friends who have the maroon env 3, and personally I love that color. It definatly isn't "boyish" and it's not "kiddish" either. It's a dark shade of red that isn't too showy or too dull, so to me it's the perfect shade. I actually find it as a very mature shade. If you don't agree, develop your own opinion by Googling some pictures or checking the verizon site. The link to the verizon website is here; http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html
I hope I helped. If you're getting this phone yourself, I hope you enjoy it =]
Feel free to message me anytime with questions. I appreciate comments and ratings[=

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im a 14 year old girl and i overeat.
im not fat or anything. actually, everyone says im skinny.
however, everyday, when i get home from school, i cant help myself but to finish a whole pack of oreos, cookies, chocolate, or potstickers. usually it's something sweet, but some of the other types of foods have the same effect on me.
my mom says that it's normal for girls my age to want to eat a lot, especially around the time of my peried or if im stressed about schoolwork. but it's not just CERTAIN days for me. it's EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. i don't overeat because of stress or hormones. i simply have a major sweet tooth. i love food.
i dont want this habit to continue. i may be skinny now, but in a couple of years, that certainly may not be the case if i continue to binge.
im not the type to become anorexic or bulimic either. i simply love food too much to stop eating altogether. and it doesnt have to be what i like. i hate peanuts, but when there's no other food around, i could eat that until i empty the can if im in that mood (which is pretty often).
anybody have any tips on how to control this habit?
(without buying pills or anything. just natural, home remedies that i can practice to make myself a have more self control when it comes to eating. i really dont want to have to resort to professional help.)

You are lucky for a high motabolism, to start off
And don't be too alarmed, your sweet tooth won't last forever. But until then, avoid things like eating in front of the tv/ computer and just try to use sheer willpower to keep you from eating when you're bored. Try gum, those super filling drinks, and small portions of your favorites to keep yourself away from those cookies =]

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My girlfrined (19) and I (19) have been fighting for a long time now. She is the one who has been driving us to where we hangout and stuff she does the hardest part of our relationship I think and recently she has been saying I act like a child. Now I do tend to be all childlike when I am around her but that is because all we ever do is hangout with my bestfriend and his girlfriend so I tend to let go and be carefree which she says I shouldn't do. Now I tend to call her too much and text her and stuff and its because i think she is not doing what she tells me she does but i know I'm wrong. She still talks to a bunch of guys that I don't like her talking to and it upsets me but she says I just need to trust her and give her space we have been dating over a year and its had its ups and downs and all so tell me what you think.

You need to keep in mind that all relationships have their ups and downs, and that no relationship is perfect. There will be flaws and bumps along the way that you're going to have to deal with.
Also, nobody is perfect. You should feel free to act freely when you guys hang out, but just keep in mind that your girlfriend appreciates your maturity over your childness.
About her hanging out with guys, relax. A lot of girls are friends with guys. It doesn't have to do anything with a serious relationship. But if she's showing signs of suspicion, such as seeming to lose interest in you or her constantly bringing up those guys, you could casually ask what their friendship is like.
About the moving out thing, that could be a sign that she doesn't feel a strong relationship. You could ask her, calmly and suggestivly, how she feels your relationship is, and take serious note of her opinion.

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does anyone know where i can find cute unique stockings that know one hass....that arent to overpriced

Hot Topic is a great place, sometimes. They've got some really cool stuff in there.
JC Penney and Macy's always have that stuff, but they are pretty popular.
Try a children's section in Target and Wallart.
Hope I helped =]

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