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Hi Bethany, I'm guessing this is much more than a food issue. It doesn't cost anything to speak with a counselor at your Junior High or High School. Get up the courage and stop in to see that counselor- they will be able to give you some perspective on this problem.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi Jalissa, I suggest speaking with your physician about your menstrual cycles. There are prescription drugs that can help alleviate this problem.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi. I'm in 7th grade and I want my mom to die. All that she does for me is pack my lunch and drive me to school. We just have microwave dinners for dinner. I can't talk to a counselor because it is way too expensive. Please help!

-- Contributed by: Bethany

I have heavy menstrual cycles. Sometimes I'm scared to go to school. What should I do?

-- Contributed by: Jalissa

Hi Kirstie, You need to get help, and you need to do this now. If you feel you can't discuss things with your mom, you have to talk to someone - a school counselor, church leader or any other adult friend. This is SERIOUS. It is a problem that isn't likely to go away on its own. You aren't going to find the help you need on the Internet. Enough said? Please don't wait - the hurting will only get worse. Be strong and seek help!

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hey! I'm in my second year in high school. I lost old friends, but made new friends. It has been really hard for me, growing up without a dad. My mum and dad divorced when I was 8. It has been 5 years now and I still can't get over it. I found myself getting left out of activities I just let other people push me around. It's annoying because people think I'm an emo or a goth for listening to rock music and wearing black, but I like it. I couldn't take it anymore, so when I got home I've begun to self harm myself. I've stopped for a while, but I'm scared that I might do it again.

-- Contributed by: Kirstie

Hi Alex, Have you tried talking with your parents? That is always a good place to start in a divorce situation. It is also a good idea to talk with friends to share problems. A school counselor or someone from your church, like a youth leader, are also good choices. They could give you some perspective on your problems and help you in this difficult time.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I just read the symptoms for deppression and I think I am in it. they fit me perfectly. My parents just divorced and I have been feeling all the things they described. what do I do?

-- Contributed by: Alex

Hi Cheryl, Sounds like you probably need professional help that is one-on-one with your son. Have you tried talking to the school psychologist at your son's school? He or she could refer you to someone locally who may be able to help. They will be able to give you ideas on how to cope with your own feelings of helplessness and get your son the help he needs to stop this negative behavior before it drives your entire family over the edge.

If you are positive that your son is doing drugs, you could also call your local hospital and ask to speak to someone in addictions counseling- they could also point you in the right direction for help.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Over the last two months my 14 year old son has been out of control. He has been breaking curfew coming home whenever he likes, increased anger,low grades,smoking marijuana, hanging with the wrong people, not listening,disobeying all rules.Our family has been more than patient and caring,we don't know what else to do.He knows he was not raised this way. Please help! I can't take it anymore! I'm so afraid that one of these nights I will get that phone call or knock at the door no parent ever wants to receive.

-- Contributed by: Cheryl Stocking

Hi Shanna,

I'm sorry that your dad seems so controlling. You didn't mention your age, so I'm guessing that you are a young teen. Parents are usually worried about the friends that their kids are hanging out with, especially if they are at other people's homes. The problem is that parents want to know the friends that their kids are hanging out with, or at least know them better. One way to do this is to try hanging out with your friends first in your own home. Let your parents see that your friends aren't that bad and that they are somewhat responsible young adults. Once your parents know your friends better, they'll be more likely to let you hang out by yourself with them in other places. Don't worry- parents eventually loosen up when they get to know your friends a little better. If he seems to be hanging on tightly, it just shows he is really worried about his kid growing up too fast and wants to make sure you're safe.

As for the babysitting issue, maybe you could take some courses in babysitting so that your dad knows you are taking this job direction seriously. Tell him you'd like to earn some money and that you think you can be a responsible young adult. Check out your local YMCA, YWCA or 4-H club to see what they offer (Infant/Child CPR & Babysitting Basics classes).

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

My father won't let me do anything. I am not allowed to hang out with friends, babysit, and even the fact that I play soccer is an issue. I do well in school, and have never been in trouble, yet no matter what I do nothing changes. HELP!

-- Contributed by: Shanna
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