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I’m having a very difficult time lately. A close family member has passed away, and I’m one of the people in the family who is supposed to be dealing with things like funeral arrangements. I’m finding it hard to focus on that kind of stuff–I know that some people really throw themselves into tasks like…

Gamers are people who regularly play video games. A gaming chair meets the needs of gamers. Sitting in the wrong chair for prolonged periods can cause discomfort and poor posture. Over time, people may even experience spinal damage and chronic pain. Gamers include amateurs, who play video games for entertainment, and professionals, who may compete…

I don’t do any drugs of any kind. As far as I’m concerned, doing illegal drugs is like throwing your life away. And even if some drugs become legal in a state where I live – as has already happened in some other states – you won’t find me doing them. But that doesn’t mean…

I have a friend who has a serious substance abuse problem. I’ve read about the opiate epidemic, but I never thought that it would hit so close to home. This friend of mind is from my hometown, and in the time since we graduated high school he has changed dramatically. He used to be one…

My older brother was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and decided to share his news with our family over the holidays. The parents didn’t take it too well, especially our mom. While my brother tried to keep things positive by sounding optimistic, the reality is that diabetes is a serious condition. I’m worried he…

I’ve been feeling really down in the dumps lately, it’s because of my weight. I’ve always been the “fat kid,” but things have gotten way worse for me since I got to college. I’ve gotten really obese, and it makes me miserable. I have the way that I look and feel. Feeling awful hasn’t really helped…

I’m an upperclassman in college studying electrical engineering. I’m very introverted and have a lot of social anxiety. My sister insists that I have to put myself out there, especially now that college is coming to an end. My parents insist that I’ll need to get a job, possibly move to another city, make new…

There are many older students, (over 21) on campus. Are they in the same degree program as we are? On campuses around the country, students like you are beginning to make the same observation. The typical college student is no longer at a 4-year institution, enrolling at 18. Changes in the economy are the real…

I’ve enjoyed my college education immensely, and I wouldn’t trade the years I’ve had here for the world. But now that I’m headed toward graduation, I can’t help but feel that I’m ready to get out of here and get to work! Weirdly, though, I feel as if I’m the only one: a ton of…

I’m contemplating going abroad, but I’m a little nervous about committing. I think it would be a good experience and all of that, but it seems like a lot of planning and stress, and I’m nervous about dealing with the responsibilities and dangers of life in a foreign country. I also think I might miss…