How do I know if I have a mental health problem? Lately, I feel like something’s not quite right but I don’t know if it’s bad enough to get professional help. Overall, my life is well and I don’t want to waste time and worry people.
It can be hard to know when you’re feeling sad/mad/worried/etc., or if these are just passing feelings, or a sign of something bigger. Please reach out to a trusted adult, […]
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I’ve recently started smoking weed and getting high. I think that I’ve developed derealization/depersonalization disorder as result. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know what it feels like to be real anymore and I can’t tell anyone. what can I do?
/That sounds really tough. It can be hard to share that you’ve been using substances with other people, especially adults, and at the same time, it sounds like you are […]
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I recently started on the birth control pill. However, my mom really wants me to get an IUD, but I am not sexually active. I really want to stick with the pill, but now I am wondering, should I listen to my mom and get an IUD?
Awesome question, thank you for asking. First and foremost, starting any form of hormonal contraception should be a personal decision. This includes but not limited to; birth control pills, patches, […]
Read moreHello, my little sister was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. She also has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and nonverbal, which it difficult for her to express her feelings. Do you have any suggestions on how I can help her with her new diagnosis of endo?
/Thank you so much for this question! We know that endometriosis can affect anyone born with a uterus, so it’s important to recognize how this diagnosis can be experienced and […]
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What vitamins and/or supplements can I take to help treat and manage my PCOS?
/Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. There are medications available that can be used to help manage your […]
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Recently I have been dreaming about having romantic feelings and kissing girls. Yet, I also dream about the same thing with boys! Does this mean I am “bi” (bi-sexual)? The thing is I prefer to be with boys in a romantic relationship, help please!
Hi there, thanks for reaching out with your question. It is completely and totally normal to have dreams that aren’t necessarily accurate or realistic to how things are for you […]
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My partner said that when he enters inside me, he feels something like a barrier or a lump. This kind of barrier hurts when touched. What can it be? Because of this, I can’t have normal sex. (I have never had sex before.)
You are not alone, pain with penetration is a lot more common than you think! However, it is hard to know what the barrier or lump may be that is […]
Read moreHow can I get my family to stop piling everything on me? I feel like Luisa from Encanto, where she has to take everything on.
/Thanks so much for reaching out about this dilemma you’re facing with your family. Sounds like you are in a very stressful position! Here’s the thing though- as much as […]
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I just finished a 7 day break from my birth control pills. I am starting my second pack of pills. Will I be protected against pregnancy right away?
/Awesome question! Protection against pregnancy really depends on when you took your 7-day pill break. Most birth control pill packs contain 21 active (contain hormones) pills and 7 placebo (no […]
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I have a hard time focusing, and I end up procrastinating assignments because I don’t know how to start them. I submit a lot of late work and get overwhelmed/stressed in the end of the semester. I don’t know what to do, I feel so out of control.
Lots of kids and teens have trouble focusing on school (and other daily tasks) too! You’re right, when we don’t know how to begin a task, it’s hard to get […]
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