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It takes me over an hour to fall asleep after my head hits the pillow. Is something wrong?

Relax. Literally. Most likely, you aren’t getting enough down time before hitting the sheets. Many teens expect to zoom through homework, IMs and MTV, then zonk right out at bedtime. That’s not how falling into a peaceful slumber works.

Before beddie-bye, settle down by having a light snack, listening to mellow music or reading a book. Dr. Judith Owens, author of Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep, explains that a nightly routine triggers your bod and brain that it’s time to get some zzz’s. Avoid watching the tube—that keeps you wired.

If you can’t fall asleep within a half hour of crawling under the covers, get out of bed—you don’t want to associate lying in bed with being awake. Get up and read a boring book (give War and Peace a shot), and hop back into the sack when you feel pooped. Sweet dreams.

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by soccergirl524 on 4/19/2010 7:07:52 PM

MOD~mod~MOD,
wat are the consequences of bulimia???

There are severe physical consequences of bulimia, especially if the eating disorder lasts for a long amount of time. A list of these include:

Broken blood vessels in the face and bags under the eyes

Dehydration, fainting spells, tremors, and blurred vision

Indigestion, cramps, abdominal discomfort, bloating, gas, and constipation

Internal bleeding and infections

Laxative dependency and damage to the bowels

Liver and kidney damage

Loss of tooth enamel from repeated vomiting

Suicidal depression

Swollen glands in the neck under the jaw

Upset of the body's fluid/mineral balance, possibly causing rapid or irregular heartbeats or even a heart attack

Weight fluctuations from alternating diets and binges

Rupture of the esophagus (upper gastric tract)

Though bulimia is not as deadly as anorexia, fatalities do occur. If you or a friend is struggling with bulimia, please see a doctor or talk with a parent as soon as possible! It's a scary disease and needs treatment.

Megan R.

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by devilishJ on 4/19/2010 6:09:57 PM

If you can not fall asleep then think about something that makes you happy.!!! Maby thinking about a exsiting day or something exsiting thats going on. Your crush maby.

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by Theresa Montoya on 4/19/2010 5:43:48 PM