Health

I’m having a serious problem with my friends. They love to go out and drink, which is fine with me–I enjoy it myself! But I also like to get home safe, and this is where my friends keep letting me down. They insist that it’s just more convenient to drive, and when it’s time to … Read more

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 … Read more

I have a friend who is an alcoholic. I don’t drink for religious reasons, but my friend–though religious–never used to share my love of sobriety. Now he’s trying to find his way to a better life. I think his faith should be a big part of his journey, but so far, it doesn’t seem to … Read more

I was recently at home with my dad when he admitted to being recently diagnosed with prediabetes. I was originally under the impression that it was the same thing as diabetes but he made it clear that it’s different. Neither my mom or I were surprised, because he hasn’t had the best eating habits in … Read more

My roommate and I like to talk about the current events brought up in our public health class. Our professor always relates what we’re studying to some major news story or two. Some of the examples are pretty obvious but others are shocking. Before this semester, I hadn’t realized how far the medical profession had … Read more

Last month while I was back home my family for the holidays, my dad pulled me aside and asked whether or not I’d noticed anything different about my older sister’s behavior. I told him no, since I hadn’t been in touch with her all that much, which was equally my fault. I’ve definitely been consumed … Read more

My older sister is having a baby, and I’m so happy for her–and so scared for myself. It feels like only yesterday that my sister and I were playing in the woods and making cupcakes together (we burnt them–sorry, Mom). Now she seems entirely grown-up, and I feel like I’m faking it. I’m still in … Read more

I just got a really upsetting call from my family. My dog was hit by a car. I really don’t know what to do. The dog was really, really important to me–we got her when I was in middle school and I wasn’t really fitting in, and she helped me feel so much better when … Read more

When I was in high school, I filled my room with photos of my friends. I had a digital camera when I was a kid and later on I just used my phone. I’d print out the photos on regular printer paper and hang them up, and pretty soon I had a great collage going. … Read more

I’m thinking about joining a fraternity this semester. I have several people in my family who are alcoholics, and I’ve heard that a family history of alcoholism can put a person at a greater risk of becoming an alcoholic him or herself. I don’t currently have a problem, but I’m worried about the possibilities as … Read more