Health

I have a friend who swears by supplements. You know, the “natural supplements” and other over-the-counter pills and powders and whatnot that are supposed to make you feel better or sleep better or gain more muscle or… whatever. I’m a little skeptical; however, my friend is convinced. I’m not sure how to dissuade her from … Read more

I’m fat, and I’m sick of the way it makes me feel. I feel tired and worn-out, almost like I’m sick. I can’t run far or do a lot of physical activity. I hate the way I look. Enough is enough, so I’ve decided that I’m going to change the way I eat and get … Read more

For most of my life, I was one of “those people” who could eat whatever the heck they wanted and never gain weight. It was awesome! However, it was also not destined to last forever. The other day, I noticed that I was looking a little chubbier than usual. I managed to put off my … Read more

One of my favorite things in my dorm room is my photo wall. I’ve had a photo wall since middle school, actually, so this is a long-running tradition for me. I print out photos of my friends and family (and “borrow” them from my parents’ photo albums, too) and I put them on my wall … Read more

I don’t like the way I look! I feel like my friends are more attractive than I am, dress better than I do, and just come across sexier, classier, and more put together. I don’t think I have very low self-esteem, but I do feel like I’m missing something. How can I look my best? … Read more

At the end of last year, I started dating a guy who lived in my dorm. We kept talking through the summer, and we even traveled to see each other. Now the school year is starting up again, and he just told me that he wanted to keep dating. I’m really happy. I like him … Read more

I’m a smoker, and I’m not ashamed of it! I really enjoy smoking, both for its effects (I feel like I can concentrate better and relax better when I smoke — I know those seem like opposite things, but it’s true!) and for the actual practice of smoking, which I really enjoy (I like the … Read more

Experts, how do I know when I should seek therapy? I know that’s a very broad question, but lately I’ve been wondering if I should get professional help. I don’t think I need professional help, exactly, but I think maybe it would be beneficial. I’m able to live my life, but I worry a lot: … Read more

I think I need therapy. I’ve been putting off going to a therapist for a long time, but I feel like I’m running out of excuses. First I said I didn’t need therapy because I was going to get through a tough time on my own, but that hasn’t worked out so well. Later, I … Read more