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Forum: Announcements June 8th 2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,325
Posted By PSY
Become a Volunteer with TeenHelp!

In honor of Volunteers' Week (https://volunteersweek.org/), we've gathered testimonials from a few of our current volunteers to highlight how volunteering with TeenHelp can be a wonderful experience...
Forum: Announcements January 10th 2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,118
Posted By PSY
2021 Volunteer of the Year Award

Hello, everyone!

It's my pleasure to announce the recipient of the 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award:

Rob!

Rob has been a dedicated Project Coordinator for nearly 15(!) years and a member of...
Forum: Food and Recipes August 11th 2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,230
Posted By PSY
Re: Brownies: Center piece or corner piece?

Corner piece because I love the texture.

Also, if you love corner pieces, consider getting one of these brownie corner/edge pans (you're welcome :hehe:):
...
Forum: Housing and Moving July 5th 2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,135
Posted By PSY
Major Home Improvements - What Do You Prioritize?

Hi everyone! I noticed this forum doesn't have any threads, so I decided to make one to discuss major home improvements. Not "repairs," per se, but improvements like adding solar panels to the roof,...
Forum: Announcements July 3rd 2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,086
Posted By PSY
Re: New Forum areas.

I love that we have so many new forums! It's been a long time since we've updated this area of the site, and I'm excited to check out what everyone's discussing in them (and to add my own comments,...
Forum: Announcements December 27th 2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,418
Posted By PSY
Re: TeenHelp Winter Awards and Volunteer Of The Year 2020.

Congratulations to this year's Winter Awards recipients! Reviewing these nominations truly warmed my heart. 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, but our members continue to support each...
Forum: Film and Television December 2nd 2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,712
Posted By PSY
Re: December Movie Night

So it's "The Santa Clause" on Disney+, starting at the following times?

December 5 at 11:00 AM PST (Los Angeles, USA)
December 5 at 2:00 PM EST (New York, USA)
December 6 at 1:00 AM GMT (London,...
Forum: Film and Television December 1st 2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,712
Posted By PSY
Re: December Movie Night

Hi everyone! We need to make an announcement in the Chat Room soon so everyone has ample time to plan for the first movie night of the month. Unfortunately, I will be at a meeting all day Saturday...
Forum: Current Events and Debates November 8th 2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,348
Posted By PSY
Re: Presidential Election.

Hello, everyone!

Seeing as discussion around the presidential election will probably carry on for some time, I wanted to post a second reminder to everyone who views this thread and continues to...
Forum: General October 31st 2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,959
Posted By PSY
Re: Happy Halloween; vote for your favourite Halloween decoration photo!

:halloween:

I love how creative our community is! I've cast my vote, but I think all the contestants are awesome for participating. These are great photos!
Forum: Depression and Suicide August 19th 2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,761
Posted By PSY
Re: Not enough reasons to live to keep suffering this much

Hi there, Tigereyes!

First, I want to say that I'm so sorry you've been struggling, both before and during the pandemic. I'm located in a state that has increasing COVID-19 cases as well, and it's...
Forum: Announcements December 30th 2019, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,935
Posted By PSY
Re: TeenHelp Winter Awards and Volunteer Of The Year 2019.

Congratulations to all of this winter's winners! You are truly deserving of this recognition from the community. =)
Forum: Announcements December 27th 2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,858
Posted By PSY
Happy holidays from TeenHelp!

Hello everyone,

Our holiday messages over the past three years have focused on self-care, looking inward, and developing strong roots. We hope that with each passing year, you feel more confident...
Forum: Announcements November 16th 2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,447
Posted By PSY
Re: Two new Project Co-ordinators.

https://i.imgur.com/jNb2YWW.png
Forum: Announcements November 16th 2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,447
Posted By PSY
Re: Two new Project Co-ordinators.

Thank you so much, everyone! :hug: Congrats again, Haley! :clap:

For those of you who don't know me (or haven't chatted with me in a while)... I finally updated my profile's "about me" section....
Forum: Loneliness September 24th 2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
Posted By PSY
Re: A-Lonely-Goatherd [Sad-eyed slime]

We no longer have Associate Chat Mentors, and Susan doesn't currently have access to any Staff areas of TeenHelp. I'm closing her thread and moving it to Former Staff Members.
Forum: Education and Careers May 27th 2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,195
Posted By PSY
Re: Shoot Up School & Then Kill Self

This thread has been moved to the Trash Bin while we discuss how to address the potential threat to shoot up a high school.
Forum: Games and Things April 24th 2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 82,214
Posted By PSY
Re: Count to 50 before a Moderator posts.

I just ate some gummy fruit snacks!

Also, eight. :hehe:
Forum: Games and Things April 24th 2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3,644
Views: 82,214
Posted By PSY
Re: Count to 50 before a Moderator posts.

HMMMMM.

Technically, I'm not a Moderator anymore. I just have moderating abilities!

Five. :dem:
Forum: Loneliness October 26th 2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
Posted By PSY
Re: A-Lonely-Goatherd [Sad-eyed slime]

Susan is now an Associate Chat Mentor. This means she still has access to the FCRD forum and can volunteer to lead discussions; however, she is no longer a regular Staff member.
Forum: Self Harm July 12th 2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,091
Posted By PSY
Research Study about Self Harm

Hello, everyone.

The following is an advertisement for a research study about self harm. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Wally Wojciechowski using the information below.
...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity March 2nd 2015, 04:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By PSY
Re: LGBT scholarships: do I have to officially come out?

This (http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Withholding-Federal-Income-Tax-on-Scholarships,-Fellowships,-and-Grants-Paid-to-Aliens) webpage should clear things up a bit, Robert. It...
Forum: Announcements December 28th 2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,604
Posted By PSY
Re: Volunteer Of The Year Award.

Really Robin? That's what your most excited for? XD[/QUOTE]
More pixels consisting of Hugh Jackman is never a bad thing. :hehe:[/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT]
Forum: Announcements December 28th 2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,604
Posted By PSY
Re: Volunteer Of The Year Award.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for everyone's affirmations - thank you to everyone who replied to this thread! Thank you, Rob, for bringing my behind-the-scenes work to light. It feels...
Forum: Self Expression October 16th 2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,304
Posted By PSY
Re: A poem for the staff.

Are you trying to make me cry? If so, you've almost succeeded. ^.^
Forum: Education and Careers June 3rd 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,750
Posted By PSY
Re: Lost in (at?) college

Hello, and welcome to TeenHelp! =) I'm sorry you didn't receive a response sooner.

I was also a psychology major, and unlike many people, I DID know what I wanted to do. Well, sort of. I knew I...
Forum: Self Harm May 28th 2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,226
Posted By PSY
Re: Research study about self harm in young women.

8!n4ry8unny, maybe you should encourage her to do another study that focuses on young men! =)

Lynsey Dimock, thank you for your interest in this population! We have a lot of young women within...
Forum: Relationships and Dating April 2nd 2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Triggering (Suicide): Obsessive boyfriend
Views: 1,613
Posted By PSY
Re: Obsessive boyfriend

I'm glad you've recognized this is a dangerous relationship to be in. First things first, check out this...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 31st 2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,505
Posted By PSY
Re: Advice on my sorta boyfriend

Taking a "break" can be tricky. In addition to what the other members already said, I encourage you to read over this...
Forum: Goals and Ambitions March 26th 2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By PSY
Re: Its Time to Achieve my Goal, but I Need Help!!!

I met my fiancé through a Bible study group. =) Sometimes, the best relationships begin as good friendships, so I would focus on making female friends! Joining clubs/organizations at your community...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 19th 2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By PSY
Re: Boyfriend and I have only kissed once

I agree with the previous poster. It sounds like you're both nervous, and that's okay! Oftentimes, people stress out about the "first kiss" because they want it to be "perfect." In your case, you've...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 17th 2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By PSY
Re: My boyfriend keeps thinking I'm going off him :(

I know someone who married a man diagnosed with Asperger's. You could be right about the misinterpretation of facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, etc. I think it's strange that he's not...
Forum: Education and Careers March 5th 2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By PSY
Re: Practicality Vs. Happiness? Regarding my location for college.

Do you know which university or universities you would like to attend? If so, then I think your best bet would be to look on their website(s). If you can't find the information, contact them and...
Forum: Education and Careers March 4th 2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By PSY
Re: Practicality Vs. Happiness? Regarding my location for college.

People take time off from college/university all the time. It's not necessarily problematic, as long as you use that "off" time wisely! You said you'll have more networking opportunities in...
Forum: Self Harm March 2nd 2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

The [/quote] tag needs to be removed at the very end (don't worry about it, I've failed at removing all the tags sooo many times!), but aside from that, I think we're ready for publication! =) Thank...
Forum: Self Harm March 1st 2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

Debunking myths of self harm
By Jenny (coolkid98)

This article describes elements of self harm that may be [Added a space in "maybe".] triggering for some members; therefore, it is encouraged...
Forum: Self Harm February 26th 2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

I can't think of anything at the moment - does anyone else have thoughts on the intro/conclusion? =) Length-wise, your article is over 800 words, so I don't think we need to worry about making it too...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 24th 2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,614
Posted By PSY
Re: cant be with my girlfriend because of my dad

Hello, and welcome to TeenHelp!

Many people have strict or difficult parents, and they manage to stay in relationships. It sounds like your girlfriend broke up with you because she couldn't spend...
Forum: Death, Grieving and Coping With Loss February 24th 2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,596
Posted By PSY
Re: How long is enough of a grieving period?

In response to your first question, I truly believe there is only enough room in our hearts to fully love one person at a time in the romantic sense. When you discover the person you're meant to be...
Forum: Self Harm February 22nd 2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

Debunking myths of self harm
By Jenny (coolkid98)

This article describes some elements of self harm that maybe triggering for some members,; therefore, it is encouraged to utilise the...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 18th 2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,794
Posted By PSY
Re: My boyfriend thinks im bipolar... am i?

As other members have already stated, only a mental health professional can diagnose you. If you suspect something is wrong, then by all means, schedule a visit with your regular doctor! Your doctor...
Forum: Self Harm February 17th 2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

In response to Adam's question, I think it's fine to list some examples of self harm. We already have a sticky in the Self Harm forum titled "Is this self harm?" which lists even more examples of...
Forum: Self Harm February 12th 2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

I'll add and edit more later! =) I'd love to wrap this up within the next week.


Debunking myths of self harm
By Jenny (coolkid98)

There are many myths about self harm and why people self...
Forum: Self Harm February 5th 2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,679
Posted By PSY
Re: Debunking myths of self harm

It couldn't hurt to define "self harm" within the introduction of your article. =) Some people think "self harm" only refers to cutting, burning, bruising, etc. However, it can also refer to things...
Forum: Birthdays! February 3rd 2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,219
Posted By PSY
Re: ...And it's Rob's birthday again!

Happy birthday (again)! :happybday
My birthday present to you is that I won't send you a single PM for the entire day. :dem:
Forum: Anxiety and Stress February 3rd 2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,244
Posted By PSY
Re: Coping with anxiety

I had a friend who DOES suffer from "clinical" anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). He has been prescribed various anxiolytics and antidepressants over the course of time, and frankly, they...
Forum: Depression and Suicide January 27th 2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,690
Posted By PSY
Re: Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Meds

Have you spoken to your doctor or psychiatrist about how you've been feeling lately? I'm guessing you have, since you recently changed medication; however, if you haven't been completely open with...
Forum: Friends and Family January 22nd 2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,823
Posted By PSY
Re: Introducing a *much* older partner to my parents

I can understand why you're so concerned about this situation. As you already stated, your parents haven't been accepting of previous romantic partners. Also, your parents aren't the only people who...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 22nd 2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,931
Posted By PSY
Re: A life with alcohol.

Hey, Lydia! =) It might be easier to apply the edits previous team members/editors have made first (so there's no color font at all), then clearly mark your additions afterward (in green font, not...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress January 17th 2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By PSY
Re: Question about anxiety medication

First, anti-depressants can be prescribed for the treatment of certain anxiety disorders... so your friend might want to confirm that she's being given an anxiolytic (or anti-anxiety medication) and...
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 15th 2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By PSY
Re: Moving in with Boyfriend

I moved into an apartment with my boyfriend after dating for 20 months; however, we were already planning on getting married long before we moved in together (he proposed 4 months later), so it's...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 15th 2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,931
Posted By PSY
Re: A life with alcohol.

Okay, thank you for the clarification. In that case, feel free to go ahead and apply the edits. Once that's done, we'll have a better idea of what else needs to be added to your article/story.
Forum: Depression and Suicide January 15th 2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,827
Posted By PSY
Re: Falling into a depression?

Hey there! I don't think your post was terribly long. I know you didn't want to sound whiny, but I'm glad you took the time to share your concerns with us!

There are so many factors to take into...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 15th 2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,931
Posted By PSY
Re: A life with alcohol.

I got Somehow, I managed to get the grades I needed for college, [Robin: I reworded the beginning of this sentence/paragraph to emphasize how difficult yet impressive it was for you to accomplish...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 15th 2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,931
Posted By PSY
Re: A life with alcohol.

Here are my edits, combined with Chantal's. Important note to everyone: when you apply edits, please remember to remove your default font formatting (e.g., my default formatting is Georgia font with...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 9th 2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,931
Posted By PSY
Re: A life with alcohol.

Lydia, thank you for writing this article so quickly! Chantal, thank you for editing this article so quickly! =) I was only able to edit part of this article due to time constraints. Later this week,...
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 8th 2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,126
Posted By PSY
Re: Boyfriend probs!!??!!??

Duplicate content (different title):
http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f9-relationships-dating/t127588-should-we-tell-our-nurse/
Forum: Education and Careers December 21st 2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,996
Posted By PSY
Re: Got accepted into college!

Congratulations, Dez!!! :hug: I'm so glad you were accepted for both universities, AND that you found out so quickly! (When I applied for undergrad and grad, I had to wait until March/April to hear...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 18th 2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,546
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend doesn't know what a foot fetish is?

OP created a new thread here (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f9-relationships-dating/t126835-how-tell-girl-friend-i-have-foot-fetish/); therefore, I am closing this thread.
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 18th 2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,453
Posted By PSY
Re: My Friends are Dating???

Hello, Sammi! Welcome to TeenHelp. =)

I can understand why you would feel betrayed by these two friends. I want to say that first, because I don't want you to feel as if I'm invalidating the sense...
Forum: Education and Careers December 18th 2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,962
Posted By PSY
Re: What do you wish you'd been taught in school?

I wish I had learned more about taxes and investments. I took an economics class during my senior year of high school, but it only covered the "basics." Sure, it's nice to know about "supply and...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress December 17th 2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,163
Posted By PSY
Re: Anxiety that takes over

It sounds like your mom means the world to you. She doesn't have to be your biological mother in order to be important to you. I can understand why you would care about her and want to make sure your...
Forum: Education and Careers December 15th 2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,833
Posted By PSY
Re: College Issues

Sometimes, people need to spend some time re-evaluating their goals (not just short-term, but long-term... do you know what you want to do career-wise?). If this current program isn't a good fit for...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress December 15th 2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,043
Posted By PSY
Re: Anxiety before work

Hey there! I'm sorry you didn't receive a response sooner. Sometimes, I'll feel anxious about all the "what ifs." Like you, I won't have anything specific in mind; however, I'll worry about what...
Forum: Education and Careers December 10th 2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,782
Posted By PSY
Re: public school

I attended private schools up until high school. At that point, I decided to attend public school (for various reasons). I was terrified, but I also knew that I had lived a "sheltered" life up until...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 8th 2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 3
Male Advice Preferred: Christmas gift for a boyfriend
Views: 1,616
Posted By PSY
Re: Christmas gift for a boyfriend

How long have you been dating for, and what are his interests? Sometimes, it helps to think about what he NEEDS, and not what you think he WANTS. Trust me, you can't go wrong if you get something...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 7th 2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): How can I hang out with my boyfriend?
Views: 1,490
Posted By PSY
Re: How can I hang out with my boyfriend?

Who drops your boyfriend off at Ground Zero? There might be an opportunity to introduce yourself to his mother or grandmother when he's arriving or leaving.

Is he allowed to hang out with friends,...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 4th 2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By PSY
Re: He has a girlfriend :(

I didn't start dating my fiancé until I was your age... and based on what I've seen with my group of friends, I'm ahead of the curve! Trust me, there's plenty of time to find "the one." I didn't find...
Forum: Friends and Family December 4th 2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,551
Posted By PSY
Re: My parents.

Hello, Kayla! I'm so sorry you're in this situation right now. I take it your parents have exhausted all the welfare/government support options available to them in Canada? How about non-profit...
Forum: Relationships and Dating November 30th 2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By PSY
Re: Clingy Boyfriend

I understand that you like this guy... but if he makes you feel uncomfortable, tense, etc. due to his being clingy, then you either need to have a serious conversation with him and set firm rules...
Forum: Relationships and Dating November 25th 2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,523
Posted By PSY
Re: Help with confidence and dating a new person

Hey there! I think the nervousness is fairly normal, given the circumstances. You have known this guy for a long time, so if things don't work out and end badly for whatever reason, you could...
Forum: Education and Careers November 16th 2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By PSY
Re: college...

I was (more-or-less) a straight A/B student in high school... so I was appalled when I received a C in one of my classes during my first quarter of college. College courses are VERY different from...
Forum: Education and Careers November 13th 2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,342
Posted By PSY
Re: Im looking for break from college so i can sort myself out mentally and physically

This member has been banned, so keeping his thread active in the Mental Health forum seems pointless. He won't be able to see the advice we provide, and the information will probably be outdated by...
Forum: Relationships and Dating November 5th 2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,097
Posted By PSY
Re: Thinking about leaving my boyfriend. I'm so scared.

Before making any big decisions, I would suggest bringing up your concerns with your boyfriend. You may be able to work out some (or all!) of these issues with the use of effective communication. For...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress November 5th 2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,104
Posted By PSY
Re: Anxiety or extremely shy?

Hello, Aimee! I actually had a very similar experience. I was quite outgoing in elementary school. After transferring to a new school, I became more reserved. Being reserved made me somewhat of a...
Forum: Education and Careers October 30th 2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,683
Posted By PSY
Re: College

Grad School > Undergrad > High School. At least, that's how it was for me. While grad school was certainly the most challenging (physically and mentally), it was also the most rewarding (academically...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction October 6th 2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

I like intriguing titles, but I know that for the Articles, we want to stick with straightforward titles. That way, it's easier for members to search for keywords (ex. "parents" and "alcohol") and...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress October 2nd 2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,787
Posted By PSY
Re: Culture Shock and Anxiety

Hello, and welcome to TeenHelp!

I can imagine how difficult it must be to stay in a country where you don't know the native language, don't know anyone (on a personal/intimate level), and don't...
Forum: Self Harm October 2nd 2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,722
Posted By PSY
Re: How to tell a loved one about your self harm

Discussing self-harm with a loved one
By Kyra (Viridian)

Self-harm is often a private matter, and letting someone in on something so personal is never easy. Feeling unsure of where to start,...
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 25th 2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Best Friend's Boyfriend Hates Me
Views: 2,232
Posted By PSY
Re: Best Friend's Boyfriend Hates Me

Maybe it's not typical for G's friends to sleep with someone while they're all hanging out at your best friend's cabin? I don't know what "hanging out" generally consists of, but if it DOESN'T...
Forum: Education and Careers September 24th 2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,606
Posted By PSY
Re: Foreign Language Dilemma- What About College?

Something else you might want to look in to is fulfilling your foreign language requirement by enrolling in a community college course (you could do this during the school year or over the summer)....
Forum: Self Harm September 24th 2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,722
Posted By PSY
Re: How to tell a loved one about your self harm

Here are my suggested edits. =) Let's see if we can get this ready by October 1st!



How to tell a loved one of your self-harm [I would like to suggest a different title, ex. "Telling a loved...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress September 15th 2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,131
Posted By PSY
Re: How to reduce anxiety while driving?

The OP has told me they have found a solution and no longer need support/advice. As a result, I am closing this thread. To the OP: if you need additional support/advice in the future, feel free to...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress September 15th 2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,319
Posted By PSY
Re: Terrible social anxiety and having panic attacks over school

Hello, Max!

I'm sorry you didn't receive a response sooner. I guess you've gone back to school at this point. How was the first day and first week? If I had seen this sooner, I would have offered...
Forum: Anxiety and Stress September 2nd 2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,131
Posted By PSY
Re: How to reduce anxiety while driving?

I'm not sure where you live, but in the United States, if you're 16, you need to get your driver's permit first. You need to have an experienced adult with you during that initial phase. Make sure...
Forum: Music September 1st 2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 1,371
Views: 43,836
Posted By PSY
Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now?

"Man of Steel". Epic soundtrack!
Forum: Relationships and Dating August 28th 2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
Posted By PSY
Re: Dating Broken Girls

I wouldn't be worried about someone dumping me once they got to a better place mentally/emotionally. I would be worried about someone getting WORSE after I started dating them. I've seen SO MANY...
Forum: Relationships and Dating August 27th 2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,337
Posted By PSY
Re: my advice on relationships and dating and what i went through

Hey there! I'm going to move your thread over to the Recovery Stories subforum, since you're not asking for support/advice. I'm sure many of our users will appreciate your post, though, and will want...
Forum: Games and Things August 26th 2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3088/edlt.jpg
Forum: Relationships and Dating August 26th 2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Female Advice Preferred: Boyfriend Problems
Views: 1,537
Posted By PSY
Re: Boyfriend Problems

The OP has made a new thread here (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f9-relationships-dating/t123003-breaking-up/#post1060203). Since it contains more up-to-date information, I am closing this older...
Forum: Games and Things August 23rd 2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

STAR TREK TOS. <3 Of course, I had to tell my boyfriend as soon as I read this. He paused for a second, smirked, then said, "okay, I'll permit it." He doesn't usually like the jokes I tell him, hee...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 23rd 2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

How about this, then? You can try starting off with an article-article, and if you're still stuck after a few weeks, PM me so I can start to come up with interview questions. If you manage to write a...
Forum: Friends and Family August 22nd 2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 49,122
Posted By PSY
Re: I'm 21 years old and my parents have full control of my bank account. How is that legal?

I had to create a new bank account when I turned 18, because my mom was a joint owner for my checking account and therefore had control over all the money in it. So first things first - create a new...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 21st 2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

That's entirely up to you, Lydia. I know you did an "article-article" a while back that was fairly personal in nature, so I wouldn't mind if you did it again. If you feel you're lacking a sense of...
Forum: Self Harm August 11th 2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,722
Posted By PSY
Re: How to tell a loved one about your self harm

You definitely don't have to wait for my approval with articles. =) If you're passionate about something, and you want to write about it, then go for it! If there are issues with formatting, or if...
Forum: Education and Careers August 10th 2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,059
Posted By PSY
Re: School and PARTYING

1. If you attend one of these schools, do you feel it's accurate? If you don't, would you still attend a school even if it had a rep as a party school?
I did not attend any of these schools, but I...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 9th 2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

That's an interesting question! I don't think we've ever had an anonymous article before, but back when we had the Avatar magazine, we allowed people to submit original works anonymously. This would...
Forum: Self Harm July 28th 2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Help.... girl trouble.... suicide and cutting
Views: 1,896
Posted By PSY
Re: Help.... girl trouble.... suicide and cutting

First, I want to commend you for sharing all this with us. I can't imagine it was easy to tell us about the good, bad, and the ugly, but it gives us a really clear picture of what's been going on,...
Forum: Games and Things July 22nd 2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 128,586
Posted By PSY
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you because you can't decide between having muffins or cakes. :bleh:
Forum: Education and Careers July 20th 2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,018
Posted By PSY
Re: Can I leave out my part time job on a college application?? (Quick replies appreciated!!)

I don't see the harm in including that information. It would be one thing if you had a resume that was over 2 pages long, and you needed to cut down on the information. In this case, it doesn't seem...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 13th 2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

Kakorrhaphiophobia, thank you for volunteering to help out with that topic! =D

MedusoidMycelium, if you're going to be on vacation, you're not obligated to spend that time working on articles (but...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 11th 2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

I want to thank everyone who has replied to this thread so far!

i_like_black, I love the suggestions you provided and will be sure to review those again, whenever someone (you, myself, or another...
Forum: General Health July 8th 2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By PSY
Re: Afraid that adding another medication will throw me off....

What anti-anxiety medication are you currently taking? It is very, very common for people with anxiety disorders to be prescribed anti-depressants. Oftentimes, it's safer to go with the...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 6th 2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Re: Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

I also think an article about parental alcoholism could be a great addition to the database. =) Many of our members may want to know how they can get help for themselves (ex. knowing when they can...
Forum: Education and Careers July 6th 2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Posted By PSY
Re: Advice for rtetaking college class?

Well, if you weren't the only student who got screwed over, can't you set up a time where you and the other students go to the academic office and argue your case? You shouldn't have to re-take a...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 4th 2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,829
Posted By PSY
Addiction and Impulsive Behavior Articles

Jenny, a member of the Articles Team, has brought up some wonderful ideas for writing articles about various addictions and impulsive behaviors! After some discussion and brainstorming, I've come up...
Forum: Games and Things June 26th 2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

I just woke up from a TeenHelp nightmare. I dreamed that Rob was taking staff members who applied for internal positions and feeding them to the lions. Literally. He had a backyard filled with lions,...
Forum: Education and Careers June 13th 2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,718
Posted By PSY
Re: Adjusting to increased hours at work ?

Definitely keep working on the eating habits. I've found that I feel TERRIBLE when I don't get enough fresh fruit/vegetables. Have a big breakfast before going to work, bring healthy snacks to work...
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 7th 2013, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,148
Posted By PSY
Re: Best friend of 3 years cheated on his girlfriend... should I tell her?

I've never been placed in your position before, but I've asked myself what I would do if I were faced with a similar situation. I believe I would talk to my friend first and essentially give him the...
Forum: Relationships and Dating May 26th 2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By PSY
Re: Non-PG13 (Strong Language): got raped, got hpv, my ex got a girlfriend, ovarian cancer

As difficult as it may be, I encourage you to go to the doctor right away and order a series of tests/exams to rule out all STIs and STI-related conditions (such as ovarian cancer). The longer you...
Forum: Education and Careers April 17th 2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,865
Posted By PSY
Re: How can I convince my mum to let me work after school?

I don't know if your mom could "legally"change your work schedule, as that's something the store manager ultimately creates. Your mom can write down whatever she wants, but the store manager can...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying April 13th 2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,806
Posted By PSY
Re: My mom's in the psych ward in jail and I'm being bullied because of it.

Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about the bullying. You can report the account to Facebook, let the school know, and ask the local police department to track down the IP address in hopes...
Forum: Education and Careers April 10th 2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By PSY
Re: College English paper?

If this is going to be a "personal" paper, then shouldn't you be the one to come up with the thesis? Here's a website (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/) that offers some basic tips...
Forum: Relationships and Dating April 2nd 2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By PSY
Re: Dating older men :)

Duplicate thread.
Forum: Birthdays! April 1st 2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 50,332
Posted By PSY
Re: When Is Your Birthday?

Mine is also on April 1st/April Fool's Day! :hehe: Happy birthday to me (in 4 hours)!
Forum: Games and Things March 30th 2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

One of my friends decided to post an early April Fool's prank on Facebook. He said something along these lines:

"I just found out that if you accidentally type your password in a Facebook post or...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 18th 2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend not telling me something? (suspicion)

I think it's natural to feel nervous when addressing a difficult subject. There isn't much you can do about your feelings. What you could do, though, is think of a good way to start the conversation,...
Forum: Games and Things March 17th 2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/223/pwndhk.png
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 17th 2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend not telling me something? (suspicion)

Hello, and welcome to TeenHelp!

If your girlfriend was slapped and then forced to kiss her ex, it's definitely important that you tell a trusted adult about the situation. Unfortunately, abuse can...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 17th 2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Male Advice Preferred: Dating a bisexual girl
Views: 1,076
Posted By PSY
Re: Dating a bisexual girl

I've always thought the idea of bisexual partners being more threatening "because they have twice as many people to cheat with" is ridiculous. That says something about their MORALS, not their...
Forum: Education and Careers March 16th 2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,550
Posted By PSY
Re: Problems at work

First, I assume you're seeking help for the mental health issues? Because you will face stressful situations throughout your life - simply working less busy shifts or different jobs won't necessarily...
Forum: Education and Careers March 15th 2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Triggering (Suicide): Uni work and suicide ideation?!!
Views: 1,919
Posted By PSY
Re: Uni work and suicide ideation?!!

Are you currently seeking help for these suicidal thoughts? If you don't have a treatment plan in place, then I can't imagine you're getting as much support as you deserve to have, and that's going...
Forum: Education and Careers March 15th 2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,790
Posted By PSY
Re: College massivly stressing me out

Graduate school is all about time management. The thing I've found to be most helpful is getting a giant desk calendar and color-coding all my classes. Then, I look at the syllabus and figure out...
Forum: Games and Things March 7th 2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

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Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 25th 2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 62,009
Posted By PSY
Re: Prayer Requests Thread

I'm going to focus on myself for once, and ask for prayers as I seek job and internship opportunities! As some of you may know, I am graduating in a few months with a masters degree. Soon after that,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 10th 2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By PSY
Re: RHYMING RELIGION.

Thank you for making me chuckle more than once. :hehe:
Forum: Games and Things January 26th 2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

Roll call, during the first day of class with a professor.

Student: Hey, I'm Nino.
Professor: Hi, Nino.
Student: It'll say "Saturnino" on the roster, but I just go by "Nino".
Professor: So the...
Forum: Relationships and Dating January 26th 2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By PSY
Re: Is it acceptable for a dad to only care about his daughter because she's dating?

He was probably afraid of being charged for child neglect. If the authorities believed he knew about the self-harm, and did nothing, then they could charge him for failing to provide his child with...
Forum: Games and Things January 14th 2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

That was you?! LOL. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CrH0DPwLIA/UMwPEsce4WI/AAAAAAAAA8M/-m5x6qpV3uw/s1600/shroll.gif
Forum: Games and Things January 14th 2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Re: Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

Courtesy of one of Lynds' friends. A cheesy pick-up line!

"Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only 'ten' I see!"

Hyuk hyuk hyuk.
Forum: Education and Careers January 8th 2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,564
Posted By PSY
Re: Motivation to do this work?

I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that you're lazy. Part of the reason, as you already stated, is that you don't perform particularly well in religion and psychology... so who WOULDN'T want to blow...
Forum: Games and Things January 5th 2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 4,814
Posted By PSY
Post the last thing to make you LOL. (Part 2)

The first thread was closed because no one posted for two weeks. D: I HAD to share this with you guys, though, so I thought I'd create a second thread (and maybe one of the PAs will merge the two...
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 19th 2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,815
Posted By PSY
Re: QUICK! Which necklace should I get my girlfriend for Christmas?

I like both of them. =) The first one is fairly unique, but you can't go wrong with a locket!
Forum: Relationships and Dating December 10th 2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By PSY
Re: On a break with my girlfriend

I love it when people say, "this guy/girl is a jerk, but I'm not ready for 'us' yet." Essentially, it means your ex-girlfriend knows NEITHER of you are right for her - and she doesn't want to admit...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare November 16th 2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,787
Posted By PSY
Re: "Am I Pregnant?" thread

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the people who are worried about being pregnant are going to bother checking the Articles section first. They may be very young and uninformed about sex, or they...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare November 15th 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,787
Posted By PSY
Re: "Am I Pregnant?" thread

This sounds like an excellent idea! After the sticky has been created, moderators can just close threads and redirect them to the sticky, encouraging them to create a new thread if, for whatever...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy November 3rd 2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 62,009
Posted By PSY
Re: Prayer Requests Thread

Please pray for someone I know. It's really not my place to give specific details, but I am concerned about the decisions he is making and where he is in his walk with God. I am afraid that he has...
Forum: Education and Careers October 31st 2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,613
Posted By PSY
Re: I don't want to work internationally

Well, I'm glad that you're recognizing this now, vs. later in your life/career! =) That means you can start looking for jobs that don't require a complete relocation. I'm sure there are jobs that...
Forum: Education and Careers October 31st 2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,183
Posted By PSY
Re: Getting hardly any work hours...should I worry??

I used to work at a PetSmart PetsHotel, and if someone only received the minimum number of hours (4) week after week, it was for two reasons:

1) Like Bumble Bee said, they wanted to "force" the...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction October 26th 2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Triggering: Battling Addiction
Views: 5,630
Posted By PSY
Re: Battling Addiction

Hello again!

How did the meeting go? It's strange that talking about sexual addictions at those meetings is so rare... SLAA was created because it's such a huge problem for so many people! I hope...
Forum: Relationships and Dating October 25th 2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By PSY
Re: Guy I like dating my friend..

Hey there! The solution seems pretty obvious to me: ask your crushes out! What stood out to me is that you "have a crush on a guy for ages"... well, you gotta ACT on that crush at some point!...
Forum: Loneliness October 20th 2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,425
Posted By PSY
Re: Losing friends and feeling lonely

Hey there! I'm really sorry you're dealing with so much pain and anxiety at the moment. It doesn't sound like some of your friends have been very understanding of what you're going through.

I...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction October 17th 2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5
Triggering: Battling Addiction
Views: 5,630
Posted By PSY
Re: Battling Addiction

Hello, Chantal! I'm sorry you haven't received a response yet - Buddies don't get to pass up on your thread just because it's located in the WWSD forum. In fact, we should ALL be making sure that our...
Forum: Education and Careers October 13th 2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,071
Posted By PSY
Re: Would you go to college out of state to be with someone you love?

I selected "it depends on the situation," because honestly, I don't think I would be willing to do it unless we were engaged. If we weren't engaged yet, but we knew it was going to happen relatively...
Forum: Games and Things October 11th 2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 16,254
Posted By PSY
Re: How well known are you on TH?

6/10 as well. You've been pretty active in some of the forums I moderator for, but since you're relatively new, I'm more inclined to give you a lower score.
Forum: Games and Things October 11th 2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 16,254
Posted By PSY
Re: How well known are you on TH?

1/10

It's nothing personal... I just don't recognize your username. Since we're meeting for the first time, "hi!" =)
Forum: Relationships and Dating October 9th 2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By PSY
Re: Past / dating issues

The girl you have/had a crush on is far from perfect. I mean, if she was perfect for you, why didn't the two of you end up dating? Don't blame it on yourself - after all, if she was perfect, she...
Forum: Relationships and Dating September 29th 2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By PSY
Re: I don't want to be a clingy girlfriend

Some people may disagree with this idea, but here's what I would do. I would tell your boyfriend that you're happy he's found an enjoyable activity (playing this new video game), and that you want...
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings September 26th 2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,497
Posted By PSY
Re: I am in college and want a piercing, parents disagree

Bumble Bee summed things up pretty well, so I don't have much to add. =) While your parents ARE being fairly ridiculous with their demands/threats, the bottom-line is that they have every right to...
Forum: Loneliness September 24th 2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,060
Posted By PSY
Re: Feeling so depressed and lonely. :(

Hello, Shruti. Welcome to TeenHelp! =)

Getting over a break-up can take time, especially when it was a serious relationship. Unfortunately, this isn't terribly uncommon with people around your...
Forum: Self Expression September 15th 2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By PSY
Re: Un-Stressed To The Max - BENeficialPoetry Poem # 16

Removed per TeenHelp's Code of Conduct:

He has shared a YouTube video in the past, so asking people to visit his Facebook could fall under the Advertisement section:
Forum: Education and Careers September 6th 2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,599
Posted By PSY
Re: How to get to know a guy at work?

Since he doesn't access Facebook very often, it seems that asking for his phone number would make more sense. I would tell him exactly what you told us: "Hey, can I get your phone number? We haven't...
Forum: Education and Careers August 30th 2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,079
Posted By PSY
Re: College how to make friends?

I don't see why the weight would be an issue - one of my best friends was well over the healthy weight range, yet she was one of the most popular girls I knew, due to her bubbly personality. The...
Forum: Education and Careers August 29th 2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,776
Posted By PSY
Re: College! Where should I live?

Living in an apartment OR a dorm room can be stressful, depending on who you live with. I have lived in an apartment with two people (had my own room), a dorm with three people (had my own room), and...
Forum: Education and Careers August 24th 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,856
Posted By PSY
Re: Advice for College Freshmen

Being organized really is key to having a successful (or at least a less stressful!) first year of college. I also color-coded my stuff (like Kate suggested) - red binders/folders for math, blue for...
Forum: Education and Careers August 11th 2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,805
Posted By PSY
Re: College Confusion

Hello, Ryce!

Just to clarify, did you mean to say $1,800 a month? Because $18,000 a month is practically impossible for ANYONE to come up with! It doesn't really matter, though, because it seems...
Forum: Education and Careers August 9th 2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,094
Posted By PSY
Re: Earning money but can't work?

A few ideas that come to mind:

- By a playground
- On a busy residential street
- At a church/etc. (if you are religious)
- At the place where your parents work (if it is allowed)
- Near your...
Forum: Education and Careers July 30th 2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,094
Posted By PSY
Re: Earning money but can't work?

How about a bake sale? You could make cupcakes and cookies and sell them for $0.50 - $1.00 each.

On another note, you could prioritize the way you spend your money differently. Is it really that...
Forum: Education and Careers July 25th 2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,681
Posted By PSY
Re: Applying for college

I'm not as familiar with the UK system, but I'll do what I can to help. =)

As far as the commute goes, is it 2 hours total? Or 2 hours each way? I used to commute 3 hours each way for school, and...
Forum: Music July 19th 2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 781
Views: 22,697
Posted By PSY
Re: Music Styles Elimination Game

Classical (80)
Classic Rock (87)
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 18th 2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,453
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend & Driving

I've had friends purchase cars for under $2000 that have run just fine... so I'm not quite sure where you're getting the $5000-10000 figure from.

Like the other posters have said, it's not your...
Forum: Education and Careers July 17th 2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,864
Posted By PSY
Re: I have horrible work anxiety

Hey there! I don't personally suffer from work-related anxiety, but I've struggled with anxiety in other areas of my life. Fortunately, rationalizing things helped me overcome most of the anxiety...
Forum: Education and Careers July 12th 2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By PSY
Re: Adding people from work on facebook

I agree, these responses are becoming a bit repetitive, so I'm closing your thread. =)
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 12th 2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,424
Posted By PSY
Re: Awkward: My boyfriend's ex girlfriend messaged me on Facebook

Block her. Problem solved.
Forum: General Health July 12th 2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,922
Posted By PSY
Re: Medication help

Hello, and welcome to TeenHelp! =)

I used to work with people who had schizophrenia, so I know how bad the side effects can be for some of the medications. Ultimately, you have to choose the...
Forum: Games and Things July 11th 2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 16,254
Posted By PSY
Re: How well known are you on TH?

5/10

Your name pops up on my radar from time to time. =)
Forum: Relationships and Dating July 11th 2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By PSY
Re: Getting out there: Dating

If you're ruling out clubs/bars and university groups/organizations, then that pretty much leaves your classes and connections with friends/social gatherings that aren't at clubs/bars. I'm a little...
Forum: Education and Careers July 2nd 2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By PSY
Re: Adding people from work on facebook

I have one co-worker on Facebook, but if it was someone in a higher position than myself, I would definitely want to limit some of the things they could see (they don't need to see my occasional...
Forum: Games and Things June 29th 2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 905
Views: 55,367
Posted By PSY
Re: Questions for the opposite sex

Could we please get back on topic, guys? =) If you want to discuss sexism, you are welcome to create your own thread. This thread is reserved for brief questions and answers, though, not lengthy...
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 27th 2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,610
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend has an inferiority complex

Like the other members have said, I don't think you've done anything terribly wrong. It sounds like your girlfriend is acting this way because money is a touchy subject. I grew up in a middle-class...
Forum: Self Expression June 25th 2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,724
Posted By PSY
Re: Link - A poem about making new friends and about being one

Thanks for sharing this, Ben! (Are you the same Ben in the video? If so, you did a great job on your poem!)
Forum: Games and Things June 23rd 2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 905
Views: 55,367
Posted By PSY
Re: Questions for the opposite sex

I know I'm not a guy, but I just wanted to comment on this, because I'm what you would consider "curvy" and I asked a similar question years ago. Every guy has different preferences. Some men want...
Forum: Education and Careers June 22nd 2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,968
Posted By PSY
Re: Discrimination at work...?

I don't see this as discrimination. Employers are allowed to have a "cut-off" when it comes to interviews, and they don't need to give you a reason why. I mean, think about it for a moment. What if...
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 3rd 2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By PSY
Re: How to Begin Dating

How to Begin Dating
By Barbara (Unbreakable♥)



When you’re looking to date someone, there are tons of articles and stories about how to talk to your crush or how to ask someone out. What...
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 3rd 2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By PSY
Re: ex girlfriend

If you're still entertaining the idea of dating your first girlfriend, then you shouldn't be with your current girlfriend. Seriously. When you're with someone, it's natural to wonder about...
Forum: Education and Careers June 2nd 2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,788
Posted By PSY
Re: Stress about work!!!

Welcome to TeenHelp! =)

There are reasonable and unreasonable worries. Having $1 in your bank account is a reasonable worry, because it means you don't have a safety net in case something goes...
Forum: Relationships and Dating May 30th 2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Female Advice Preferred: im a virgin and my girlfriend isnt
Views: 259
Posted By PSY
Re: im a virgin and my girlfriend isnt

Duplicate thread (other one located in Sex and Puberty).
Forum: Education and Careers May 24th 2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,940
Posted By PSY
Re: College, help?

I had so many questions when I was in high school. :nosweat: I think you're getting ahead of yourself, though, so let's take things one step at a time. Also, keep in mind that every university will...
Forum: Education and Careers May 23rd 2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,858
Posted By PSY
Re: ARGH what do I do for work?Idk what kind of job I want.Help?

How would talking about our goals help you with yours? Your situation is unique, as is everyone else's, so I feel the focus should remain on helping you sort through the pros and cons vs. taking a...
Forum: Education and Careers May 18th 2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Posted By PSY
Re: But What If I Don't WANT To Go To College?

It seems like going to college (or even taking online classes) should be very low on your list of priorities, then. Your mental well-being should ALWAYS come first, because if you're not well, you're...
Forum: Education and Careers May 17th 2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Posted By PSY
Re: But What If I Don't WANT To Go To College?

Running? As in, running away?
Forum: Loneliness April 30th 2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,764
Posted By PSY
Re: too scared to join societies... but really lonely

Hey there! When you say "societies," I'm not sure if you're referring to sororities or just clubs/organizations in general. In any case, I was a member of a club for ~3 years, and new members joined...
Forum: Games and Things April 29th 2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5,194
Views: 128,586
Posted By PSY
Re: Silly Bans

I ban you for using underscores in your username, when you could have used spaces. =P
Forum: Education and Careers April 21st 2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,807
Posted By PSY
Re: But I want to work with animals

It depends on what kind of work you want to do with animals. If you want to be a veterinarian... then I would seriously re-consider your decision to switch universities (and thus, majors). While...
Forum: Education and Careers April 21st 2012, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By PSY
Re: help.. I almost fail my college.. and it's killing me

Go to every lecture from this point on, and be sure to sit in the very front row (get to class early if possible to ensure this is the case). If you're not feeling well, but can manage to sit in your...
Forum: Relationships and Dating April 14th 2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend is hurt, Im sorry, And i dont know what to do

A few thoughts:

1. Her idea of "love" isn't the same as your idea of "love" (meaning that she was never as committed to you as you were to her), or she lied about being in love with you.

2....
Forum: Education and Careers April 14th 2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
Posted By PSY
Re: College application.

I'm glad you were offered an interview! In that case, I would emphasize that you are currently treating your mental illness (whatever it is), and that the treatment has been successful thus far. If...
Forum: Education and Careers April 14th 2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
Posted By PSY
Re: College application.

I'm glad you sorted it out, too... and for the record, I agree with Amy. As much as I'd like to believe that universities won't discriminate against people with mental illnesses, they do. The...
Forum: General Health March 31st 2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,659
Posted By PSY
Re: Going On To Medication?

Some people only take anti-anxiety medication when they first begin treatment, or they only take it when they are having a panic attack or about to undergo a stressful situation (ex. taking an...
Forum: Relationships and Dating March 27th 2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,683
Posted By PSY
Re: My girlfriend says she wants a break.

I don't have any advice for you, aside from what's already been said. I just wanted to say that maybe, just maybe, a break isn't what you two really need. Perhaps your relationship just needs to be...
Forum: Education and Careers March 18th 2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,018
Posted By PSY
Re: College majors- I'm confused.

In addition to what Kate said, try meeting with people who are currently in the fields you're interested in. It sounds like you already know a bit about what you could expect, but everyone's story is...
Forum: Homework Help March 12th 2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,806
Posted By PSY
Re: I cant concentrate on homework no matter how hard i try.

While it couldn't hurt to see someone and receive an assessment (not just for ADD/ADHD, but learning disorders in general), I wouldn't immediately jump to the conclusion that taking "concentration...
Forum: Education and Careers March 10th 2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,352
Posted By PSY
Re: Leaves from College

Hey there! That's tough, and I can understand why you're hesitating on taking a second break from school. I guess the question is whether or not the nursing school would hold it against you,...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 25th 2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,225
Posted By PSY
Re: Girlfriend hooked up with someone on break now shes running back to me?

Well, now you BOTH have trust issues - and personally, I don't see how those are going to be resolved any time soon. I'm going to agree with what's already been said. The relationship is unhealthy,...
Forum: Loneliness February 23rd 2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,948
Posted By PSY
Re: Lonely :(

Something no one has mentioned yet is the importance of having balance in one's life. You can't let a romantic relationship be the primary focus in your life. Friendships and other...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 23rd 2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By PSY
Re: The girlfriend delema

She's clearly infatuated with him, but that's pretty common when two people first start dating (especially when they're younger). Does that mean she's "bad" for him, or that he could do better than...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 16th 2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By PSY
Re: My girlfriend

I'm sorry, can you rephrase your post? It sounds like you're dating someone who is currently dating someone else...? Are you saying that you're currently in an open relationship, and want to make it...
Forum: Relationships and Dating February 15th 2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,000
Posted By PSY
Re: The stage between friendship and dating. Help please

I'm going to keep it simple: do exactly what you've been doing so far, because it's working! It's not your fault that she needs more time to cope with her recent break-up. You didn't do anything...
Forum: Games and Things February 9th 2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,006
Posted By PSY
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

3/10

You're fairly new, but I've seen you around. =)
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity January 26th 2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By PSY
Re: First trans acquaintance

My friend has toyed around with the idea of transitioning from male to female. Personally, even after years of being there for him, I still get confused! :nosweat: I think the best thing you can do...
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