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Forum: Goals and Ambitions July 8th 2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,060
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Effective Goal Setting.

Let's get this moving again: I need *someone* to look through this if possible because Jess doesn't seem to be around and the following copy is with my previous edits applied:

Effective...
Forum: Education and Careers April 11th 2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,588
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: red hair and school

Hey.

Your school will have its own behaviour and uniform policies, which I suggest you look up. A school - at the direction of the headteacher - is permitted by Department for Education to send a...
Forum: General Health February 8th 2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,416
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Doctor-assisted suicide

My dad has Multiple Sclerosis, and I've seen him suffer with it for a good few years. I've worked hard to empathise with that, because I think it's important when considering this sort of proposal. I...
Forum: Birthdays! February 3rd 2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,508
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Rob's Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Rob! :)
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 13th 2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): My girlfriend's dad
Views: 1,654
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: My girlfriend's dad

Hey - I hope posting this has maybe allowed you to get some of your feelings clear in your head.

I'm assuming that she's around your age, so unfortunately the advice to encourage her to move away...
Forum: Education and Careers January 4th 2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,294
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: "Alternative Beliefs" are blocked on the school bring-home laptops?

Whilst it's always worth remembering that there are different laws in different parts of the world, I think saying that is probably jumping the gun a bit.

I don't know specifically about the...
Forum: Education and Careers December 17th 2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,530
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Surviving College/University

That's fine, but could you two please ensure you copy me in just so I know what's going on in the section with all the articles? :)
Forum: Education and Careers December 16th 2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,530
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Surviving College/University

Thanks for all your work on this so far.

I've made some edits - please don't be discouraged by how many there are, they're most just to get it standardised in terms of second- and third-person. :)...
Forum: Good Days! December 14th 2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11,845
Views: 384,685
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I'm happy today because...

Snow.

YES.
Forum: Education and Careers December 6th 2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,324
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: School Principal suspended over Saftey Drill

Well, in terms of realism, the drills (ie. fire) we do need are sometimes deliberately changed to replicate specific situations - at my school, for instance, a handful of pupils are sometimes...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity October 7th 2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Adam the Fish
re: Difficulties a trans person might face

Could "preferred" be more suitable term? It may well be a terrible term to use, I don't really know, so it's just a suggestion.
Forum: Education and Careers October 5th 2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,530
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Surviving College/University

^ That sounds excellent. :)
I look forward to seeing the drafts. :D
Forum: Friends and Family October 5th 2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,549
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: my parents are splitting up

Hey Bayleigh,

I'm very sorry indeed to hear that you're having to go through this (particularly around your birthday) - my parents have been divorced for some time now, and I know it can be...
Forum: Education and Careers October 5th 2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,530
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Surviving College/University

I'm glad not to have been alone in that. :o



We've done two-part articles before and I think they had their own threads, but only because there were monthly forums then. I think (unless Chess...
Forum: Education and Careers September 27th 2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Karen, if you'd be able to quickly say whether you want to accept any of Jenny's three edits, this is done, I think. :)
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction September 9th 2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: A life with alcohol.

Thanks for making updates, Lydia. I've made quite a few edits, so please look through those when you're able to. Also, please don't be discouraged by the fact that it's quite colourful; as ever,...
Forum: Education and Careers August 31st 2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,705
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I go to a Christian school...

I'm sorry you've had to deal with losing your dad - I know that it's not easy.

If you believe in Christianity, then you presumably do so on the basis of the teachings of the Bible and your...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 31st 2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 63,837
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Your Religious and/or Spiritual Beliefs

Hey. :) You're more than welcome to use the "Other" option for this.
Forum: Education and Careers August 17th 2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Thanks Karen. I've cleared up a couple of little formatting things and one spelling mistake, so here's the copy with those edits applied:

Choosing the right college major
By Karen (Dioramatic♤)
...
Forum: Education and Careers August 8th 2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,689
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I want college to start.

Hey Jordi,

It sounds like you're having a bit of a "hiatus" and can't think of much to do, really. You shouldn't, though, be made to feel like a "burden" - please do try to avoid thinking of...
Forum: Why Me? July 25th 2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10,617
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 331,504
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Screaming thread.

We could have been friends. But oh no, you have a sting in your tail, so you have to hurt me.

I am, incidentally, referring to a bee. So the friends thing probably doesn't work.
Forum: Education and Careers June 7th 2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Group work urgh
Views: 1,869
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Group work urgh

I'm sorry it's been a week for you to get a response to this.

I haven't personally had tasks like this (the only group work I do is marked by a vulture-like assessor, watching everyone all the...
Forum: Good Days! June 2nd 2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11,845
Views: 384,685
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I'm happy today because...

Ah, Mr Server...I've been expecting you.
Yeah, and also, you're late.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 15th 2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Few questions about religion.

Not really. That would simply be using observation to collect a significant amount of evidence that we exist. Proof is mathematical (for instance, I can prove Pythagoras' Theorem, I cannot prove the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 14th 2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Few questions about religion.

Your first question is pretty ambiguous, but I've personally never seen satisfactory evidence for what I consider a god to exist. Some people consider religious texts to be evidence, but since...
Forum: Games and Things May 14th 2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 706
Views: 18,345
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Staff: count to 50 before a regular member posts.

I say three, since we just had two '1's.
Forum: Education and Careers May 11th 2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Second time lucky, the site went down when I last tried posting this. :nosweat:

Thanks, Dez - Karen, do you want to make any other edits? I can't see a lot I want to change at the moment.
Forum: Why Me? May 5th 2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

God, I know what you mean. Studying sucks. D:
Forum: Games and Things May 4th 2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 706
Views: 18,345
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Staff: count to 50 before a regular member posts.

Three! http://www.teenhelp.org/images/smilies/biggri2.gif
Forum: Games and Things May 4th 2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 13,866
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Count to 50 before a staff member posts.

Nooooope, zerooooo.

[I love the power :p ]
Forum: Good Days! April 2nd 2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 50,267
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: What have you achieved today?

An interview? Ooh, I'm special. :D
Forum: Why Me? March 6th 2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10,617
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 331,504
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Screaming thread.

Well, that's kinda worrying...
Forum: Why Me? March 3rd 2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

Oh my, I just can't wait for World War Three, or the Cold War v.2.0, or whatever the fuck's on the way...
Forum: Self Harm March 1st 2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

So, I've had a read through, and as far as I can tell, there's nothing that needs changing. :)
Forum: Self Harm February 14th 2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

Debunking myths of self harm
By Jenny (coolkid98)

There are many myths about self harm and why people self harm; many of these myths[Adam: A little repetitive with 'many' and 'myths'?] are false...
Forum: Depression and Suicide February 11th 2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,585
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: SAD, ADHD, Depression, and German Accent?

Hey,

Not being a scientist is any of those specific areas, I'm afraid I can't necessarily tell you, however:
Accent is more picked up where you learn the language, although it can change after...
Forum: Education and Careers February 10th 2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Sorry, just quickly, I meant that we could probably link to another article if we have one, which I think we may.
Forum: Education and Careers February 9th 2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Thanks for working on this, Jenny. I'll add my edits, then KW can look through it. :)

Choosing The Right College Major
By KW (Sweet Rain ☆)

Graduating from high school is one of the biggest...
Forum: Good Days! February 9th 2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11,845
Views: 384,685
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I'm happy today because...

I have actually fixed something! xD

Okay, so I can fix lots of things, but this one was bugging me, since it was my Live Help Console, and it kinda made taking calls impossible.
Forum: Self Harm February 8th 2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

Just to quickly answer your question, Jenny (since I don't know if Robin wants to get stats before edits :bleh: ), I presume resources such as our new Hotlines page (http://teenhelp.org/hotlines/)...
Forum: Education and Careers February 7th 2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,577
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Michael Gove Pledges 10-Hour School Days

Oh, come on, he's a moron and everyone knows it.
The whole education system in this country is a worsening mess, and teachers are doing their best to prop it up and give children what they can to...
Forum: Birthdays! February 3rd 2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,220
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: ...And it's Rob's birthday again!

Rob's old. Again. :bleh:

Happy birthday, Rob, and thanks for everything. :bday2:
Forum: Why Me? January 28th 2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

Urgh. I've had enough of being ill. I can do without it.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 22nd 2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: A life with alcohol.

Just to add to that, you should find this thread (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f67-articles/t98240-guidelines/) helpful - it contains all of the editing etiquette (towards the bottom). :)
Forum: Good Days! January 16th 2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11,845
Views: 384,685
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I'm happy today because...

I got an A* in my English Literature Controlled Assessment. :D A*s aren't necessarily as special to me as they should be, but I was incredibly worried about this essay. But, no, I got full marks. I'm...
Forum: Education and Careers January 14th 2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

How's this coming along, KW?

I can give the current draft an edit if you would like, but I don't want to do so if you'd rather get what Traci suggested into it first. :)
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 9th 2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: A life with alcohol.

I'll leave this until you complete your edits, Robin, but if you want a hand editing, please give me a shout. :)
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity January 2nd 2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

I think you're correct, Lizzie, but the Abrahamic religions tend to be the most prevalent (other than, in the UK, Humanism / Atheism, but they don't really count as a 'religion') and the most vocal...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity January 1st 2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

Oh, Michael, hugs. :hug: You sum up my feelings rather well.

I'd also point out one further technicality: 'proof' is mathematical, an abstract. It implies absolutes. 'Evidence' points to and...
Forum: Education and Careers December 30th 2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

I shall just add to this, because I was a little concerned that I'd made it look too much like a bag of Skittles; it looks like there are more edits than there actually are because the majority of...
Forum: Education and Careers December 29th 2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

Oh my God, you got your first draft up within a couple of days of posting the thread. :wub:

Seriously, thanks for being so prompt, and for a great-looking article. Edits! :D

Choosing The Right...
Forum: Education and Careers December 28th 2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,601
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Choosing The Right College Major

I must admit that I know precisely nothing about this. I'm in a different education system and I'm a different age. XD

It sounds good though, and it'd be useful for me certainly to learn a bit...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity December 27th 2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

Uhhh...actually, I'm pretty sure it is. It's most certainly ancient, and it looks very much like a book to me. And if you fancy looking up some contextual history...it was written by people who lived...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity December 23rd 2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

The original point where I responded to Dez was pertaining to marriage, ie. a civil matter.


My point regarding sexism (etc.) was that the Bible is so full of immoral things that we probably...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity December 22nd 2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

Nice glazing over the other fun things like sexism and racism.

Anyway, try Deuteronomy 7. In any case, why the hell would we care what religion said or says anyway? Marriage is a civil, state...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity December 22nd 2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,456
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Why should being LGBT a sin?

This is the reasoning, but it's rather flawed to say the least. The Bible forbids interracial marriage and condones slavery, sexism, murder and infanticide - God got over all these things changing,...
Forum: Why Me? December 18th 2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

Eurgggghhhh, burnt out. Friday afternoon can't come soon enough. Then everything will be quiet.
Forum: Why Me? December 12th 2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10,617
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 331,504
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Screaming thread.

Are you fucking serious!?

:glare:
Forum: Good Days! November 26th 2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11,845
Views: 384,685
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: I'm happy today because...

Article Editor! :D Yay, I'm happy to get it, it's going to be good fun. :)
Forum: Education and Careers November 14th 2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: college...

Ciara, there's no need to feel bad. No-one is perfect. :)

I'm sure your grades will pick up again, and you'll be back to normality soon. :hug:
Forum: Education and Careers November 14th 2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: college...

Ciara,

I'm going to move this to Education and Careers, I think you'll get the best advice there.

I'd personally, though, recommend that you talk to the teachers of these subjects about how you...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity October 30th 2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,789
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Jelly Beans are anti-trans.

I think it's relevant on the grounds of his money probably coming from his company anyway. Regardless, what he's doing is, to my mind, morally wrong and therefore - where there is an alternative to...
Forum: Goals and Ambitions October 27th 2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,060
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Effective Goal Setting.

So, apart from reverting a few of my edits, what are we doing with this? :)
Forum: Games and Things October 27th 2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 12,918
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Ask a stupid question, recieve a stupid answer.

Just outside. If you just check...yeah, like, in the muddy bit...

What causes wind? [interpret that as you wish...]
Forum: Goals and Ambitions October 13th 2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,060
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Effective Goal Setting.

Okay, well whichever language...:dem: However, if we're using UK English, the double quotation marks should technically be changed to single.
I've always used UK except in Articles and Moderating...
Forum: Goals and Ambitions October 13th 2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,060
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Effective Goal Setting.

Effective Goal-Setting
By Jess (i_like_black)

Goals are a good thing to have in life. Having something to work towards helps develop a sense of achievement and can also combat symptoms of mental...
Forum: Games and Things October 12th 2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 12,918
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Ask a stupid question, recieve a stupid answer.

When the sheep climb trees.

How did I get here?
:dem:
Forum: Birthdays! October 9th 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,645
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Happy Birthday, Gareth! (Meteora)

Happy birthday, mate! :D

:balloons:
Forum: Games and Things October 9th 2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,714
Views: 39,858
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: True or False?

Hell no. False.

You have a cat. Who is also a wizard.
[Ignore the last bit]
Forum: Why Me? October 9th 2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10,617
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Screaming thread.
Views: 331,504
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Screaming thread.

If your only response was to call me ungrateful then ignore me, then why the fuck bother asking?

:mad:
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare October 8th 2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: 15 and pregnant

Hey,

May I firstly say that you're taking this remarkably well, so well done on keeping calm. Most people would freak out if something like this happened, and your attitude will be helpful.

I'm...
Forum: Sex and Puberty October 8th 2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Discharge and no period

The new thread is located here (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f7-pregnancy-childcare/t124469-15-pregnant/).
Forum: Education and Careers October 7th 2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,473
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Stress. Graduate school. Overcommitment. Fml.

If you're managing, then I guess you're...not?

But it does sound like you're doing a lot, and you do need to be very careful that you don't take on too much, because additional stress won't help...
Forum: Good Days! October 2nd 2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 50,267
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: What have you achieved today?

I actually properly helped a real person who I know in real life.

Thanks, LH skills. :D
(maybe this would have happened earlier if other people took the advice? :nosweat: )
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying October 2nd 2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,451
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Would you rather your child be a bully or be bullied?

I'd rather neither, personally, but if it came to it, Bullied.

It's not really ideal, sure, but better than whatever would cause someone to become a Bully.
Forum: Self Harm September 19th 2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,722
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: How to tell a loved one about your self harm

[Adam: All unnecessary formatting removed. Also, a lot of my edits are to ensure that it's in third person instead of second, not because I dislike the content. :)]How to Tell a Loved One of Your...
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 14th 2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Girlfriend has "accepted God fully and completely"

Haaang on, let's not be overly generous to Theists. :bleh:

Yes, they 'prey' on the vulnerable (hooray for fulfilling the "Militant Atheist" stereotype). Now, I'm sorry, but I find it hard to...
Forum: Friends and Family September 11th 2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,758
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: how do I tell my parents

Hey Lydia,

I think you definitely need to discuss this with your mum. You also, however, need to respect her decision if she says that you aren't allowed to meet him. Remember that she's doing...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 10th 2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion Controls?

As a member of the Moderating Staff, I am able to see this, and apology accepted gratefully :) . I might also apologise if it was my fault in any way that you were offended enough to post that.
...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 8th 2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion Controls?

I believe that it is bad to use the afterlife to make people be good citizens is a bad thing because it is a lie*. I do not see lying to control people as a good thing, whatever you might use that...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 8th 2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion Controls?

Well, if I'm honest, you did sort of ask. :p
And, may I just point out that whilst you say you "hate" an aspect of me, I do not hate your way of thinking. I respect and tolerate it. Maybe nothing to...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare September 8th 2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,631
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: please help might be pregnant!!

Hey there,

I would really suggest calming down.

Whilst it's perhaps possible that you're pregnant, it's quite unlikely. Wait until you can do a pregnancy test - and then you'll know for...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 8th 2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion Controls?

I don't know whether religion was created solely to control people - it was created for fear of a lack of knowledge, primarily, I think.

However, I think it is very true to say that certain...
Forum: Self Harm September 4th 2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,782
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: How to quit self-harm for good?

Hey there,

First off, welcome to TeenHelp, and congratulations on taking such a big step in seeking help with your Self Harm.

Here, there's a resource of Alternatives, which you can access...
Forum: Why Me? September 3rd 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

It's just the worst when a great Staffie has to move on. :(
But I'm too selfish. I should put their needs first. I'm still upset, though.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 2nd 2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,028
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Homosexuality, Religion, and Family.

Lorra,

First, before I end up trying to discredit religion completely, just think: ignoring religion, do you think it's wrong?
I don't, myself.

If there is a God, it's not the Christian one....
Forum: Games and Things September 1st 2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 26,856
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Silly Bans Game

I ban you for threatening (sortof) to spam...ish...and...yeah. D:
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying August 31st 2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,748
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: cyber bullied over music... idk

Hey lahra,

I'm sorry that this has happened to you.

I will reserve judgement about religion (actually, I won't: this sort of thing is exactly why I get so annoyed by it) however it's also not...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 12th 2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,371
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion and intelligence

Maybe this is true as an average.

But (non-)religious people hold views for different reasons and these don't always necessarily correlate with one thing.

As such, I'd never automatically...
Forum: Sex and Puberty August 10th 2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Female Advice Preferred: No period?
Views: 1,514
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: No period?

Hey Nika,

This is exactly true - many things which induce hormonal anomalies (including stress) can cause your period to change, or just not happen at all.

At this stage, I shouldn't be too...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 6th 2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,830
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

Well, I assume instead of


it says
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 6th 2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,830
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

I think that's an absolutely fantastic idea, personally - do you think a format like Robin and Christina's here (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f128-disabilities/t116590-visual-impairment-interview/)...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 5th 2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,391
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: The link between religion and conflict.

"War" and "conflict" aren't necessarily exactly the same thing.

It's worth remembering, I think, that humans invented religion because of fear, lack of knowledge, etc. so perhaps it's fairer to...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 5th 2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,830
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

I'd be happy to draft one for Alcohol and Drug addictions, given that the other article I've been working on primarily is nearly done.
I'll start a thread once I can make some sort of start on...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 3rd 2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,391
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: The link between religion and conflict.

In all fairness, I haven't heard of anyone being murdered or quite so badly oppressed by console wars.

I agree with Gareth, though I also think your point about all differing beliefs having...
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets June 23rd 2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 38,768
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: What are you playing?

TS3 and SimCity...but, heck, can't wait for TS4! :D
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare June 1st 2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: FREAKING out over being pregnant

Hey,

As Jordi says, there may be a risk, but it is fairly small.
A lot of factors can affect this sort of thing (stress is one of them!).

Try to calm down as much as you can: you will be...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 11th 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,087
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Define religion

This is hard. There is not really one definition.

There is the general 'higher power' definition which fits many religions, though "a belief in something, often..." (with what comes after 'often'...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity May 6th 2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,076
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: LGBT- lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

You're welcome to add Transphobia if you wish.
Just post it here and we can all have a look through it. :)
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 5th 2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,889
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion and schools...

Religion has shaped, and continues to shape (both positively and negatively) our world and societies across the globe.
More than ever, with multiculturalism growing, tolerance of others is vitally...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity May 5th 2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,076
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: LGBT- lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

Sorry it has taken a little while to get a reply to this; I'd say definitely go for it, and include as many of those sections as you feel you are able to write. It will get things edited in and out...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 5th 2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Explain your religion to me!

I'll join you with agnostic atheism!

Having analysed all science, I see no logical reason that any God should or could exist.
Nevertheless, presented with evidence (NOTE that "evidence" does not...
Forum: Goals and Ambitions May 1st 2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9,549
Views: 318,679
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Goal of the day!

- Staffing! *must be more active*

- And let's try not to be lonely whilst my friends are on the school trip
Forum: Relationships and Dating April 24th 2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,198
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Girlfriend Isn't Ready

Your only option - should you wish to maintain the relationship - is to be patient, as far as I can see.
Do not pressure her. It's not fair.

In saying that, remember that there is a very big...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion a joke gone wrong?

Ohhhhhh, I see what you mean.

I thought you were disputing the existence of any entity named Jesus in the Roman Times who went round preaching :nosweat: .
My apologies. :hehe:
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,372
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Religion a joke gone wrong?

Well, we kinda do, from various historical sources...but nevermind :dem: .

I can very much see where this thread's coming from - it's probably a tad more complicated than that, and I'm not going...
Forum: Education and Careers March 22nd 2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Mission work/school

You could just volunteer (http://teenhelp.org/volunteer/) to be a member of staff here...

However, the decision about this should be up to you.
I'd agree that researching thoroughly how much it...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare March 4th 2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,626
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Someone please help me.. Pregnant?

There's no need to worry; I can categorically tell you that your dryhumping did not make you pregnant. :)
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 4th 2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,380
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: At what age is it acceptable to start dating?

It all really depends on the people.

Although the cute six-year olds are lovely, I honestly don't count that as "dating".

I accept that more formal, serious relationships tend to start 15-17...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction March 3rd 2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,897
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Shall I continue giving my brother alcohol?

Sorry, alcohol's going to HELP in a politically unstable area?

Look, I'm sorry, but everyone else has explained anyway, I'm not going to try making any points to back up my advice here:

Just...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 20th 2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,910
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Do you talk to your boyfriend/girlfriend everyday?

If I had one, I'm sure I would :o
Forum: Birthdays! February 4th 2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,566
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Happy Birthday Rob!

Rubbish :dem: .


Yeah, it's here (http://teenhelp.org/users/rob/) (except if there's an apocalypse, in which case it's here (http://teenhelp.org/users/zombie+rob/)).
Forum: Birthdays! February 3rd 2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,566
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Happy Birthday Rob!

Rob, you're amazing; I hope you have a fantastic birthday! :)

(also, you're old.
Just saying.

:bleh: )
Forum: Sex and Puberty January 30th 2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: No period yet, I might be forced to get fat (TW)

I'll be quite frank - I don't know very much about this stuff, so I'm not really up to giving much advice...but, seriously, Laura does know more about it.

Please, please do listen to her. :)
Forum: Games and Things January 27th 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 128,675
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you because I'm me and therefore I can. :D
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 24th 2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Is it acceptable for a dad to only care about his daughter because she's dating?

Hey, welcome to TeenHelp! :welcome:

To be honest, I'm not sure what changed with your dad.
It might be because you've got a boyfriend, or possibly because of the side-effects of that (your...
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 13th 2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,092
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Never had a girlfriend

Don't. Worry.

:)

There's still plenty of time, and someone will come along for you. Perhaps you just need to be pleasant.

Possibly the prejudices that you mention will affect you, but...
Forum: Games and Things January 1st 2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 10,419
Views: 403,369
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

Perhaps a little cliche and whatever, but "I love you, truly. And I don't think that you know that as well as you really should."
Forum: Games and Things December 9th 2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,524
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: In My Pants

If you really loved me in my pants

and...The Pope Song in my pants. Oh dear.
Forum: Rape and Abuse December 4th 2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,859
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: rape?

Yes, I would consider that rape.

I would strongly suggest that it might be an idea to see if you can find a counciller, and then you can talk about it with them.

On TH, you're very welcome to...
Forum: General November 29th 2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,195
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: "Doesn't work"

I don't have a clue what's wrong with it...I don't know why it's going wrong, I presume it's the server; I know of several pretty cheap hosting providers, that are extremely reliable. I know TH is...
Forum: Games and Things November 15th 2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,524
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: In My Pants

"You've reached your maximum amount of plays for this track." in my pants.

Stupid new Spotify "features".
Forum: Games and Things November 11th 2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,524
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: In My Pants

Set Fire to the Rain in my pants.

Oh dear. That's embarassing... :nosweat:
Forum: Birthdays! November 2nd 2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By Adam the Fish
Talking Happy Birthday to Me...

Hey, people who set up TH...that banner across the top is a really lovely touch - thanks :).

Just sayin' by the way. :balloons:

(ie. GIVE ME :cake: and :gift: or else! :bleh:)
Forum: Loneliness October 24th 2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,362
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Lonely site..

Hey,

I can't really relate, I'm afraid (I was made to feel very welcome), but I can tell you that we're all nice here - so reach out, and get in touch.
My signature has 3 ways you can contact...
Forum: Education and Careers October 7th 2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Work or college

OK, a few questions:
What are your interests as far as jobs go?
What sort of levels of qualifications do you have?
What were you studying at college, and what did you hope to use the...
Forum: Education and Careers September 24th 2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,641
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Course Work

Have a really big push to get it all cleared, and then - with a clear intray - keep on top of it, trying to do as much as you can as soon as you get it, and planning well.
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 16th 2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Female Advice Preferred: My girlfriend is 18 and she's a virgin
Views: 7,618
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: My girlfriend is 18 and she's a virgin

Well, maybe you want to talk to her and reassure her?
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 16th 2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Female Advice Preferred: My girlfriend is 18 and she's a virgin
Views: 7,618
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: My girlfriend is 18 and she's a virgin

OK, guys, let's calm down - disrespectful or not, all we're achieving here is arguing with each other.

You are not entitled to her virginity. Your post seemed to reflect ignorance of that fact,...
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 6th 2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Triggering (Abuse): Rape Is Natural
Views: 2,945
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Rape Is Natural

Personally, I think that the thing I found most interesting is that, whatever points and counterarguments are made, the OP makes perfect sense!
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 6th 2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Triggering (Abuse): Rape Is Natural
Views: 2,945
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Rape Is Natural

Interesting way of putting it

Whilst what you say is true, we are a modern society, and - for the most part - more civilised than the first humans.
In any case, it is generally considered...
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 3rd 2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: How to get past being raped?

I'm really sorry to read this...really.
Anyway, I think you need to talk to someone - either a close friend, or a counsellor.

As far as likelihood goes, I'm not sure, I'm afraid.
Forum: Sex and Puberty September 1st 2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,555
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Puberty Help!!!

Simply tell your mum that you don't think that you've really outgrown the DSi, and that you'd really like to keep it because you enjoy it.

As far as your voice and other puberty changes go -...
Forum: Birthdays! August 31st 2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: It's a great day to be alive... On my sixteenth birthday! :D

Happy Birthday, and about 6 different congratulations :p.

But, really - congratulations :).
Forum: Why Me? August 25th 2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

Oh, please don't even go there.
Forum: Why Me? August 25th 2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 10,337
Triggering: Complaint of the day
Views: 308,382
Posted By Adam the Fish
Re: Complaint of the day

Well, chronic insomnia is rubbish.
It's quarter past two here...IN THE MORNING.

I'm exhausted, but can't sleep. Not a great combination.

Admittedly it's chronic, though, so not really "of...
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