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I have a strange problem (or so I think). Sometimes, I have a positive attitude about myself and feel great. Other times, it’s the exact opposite – I feel bad about myself and my attitude is so negative.

 
Dear Positive/Negative
Sounds human to me. Everyone’s confidence goes up and down, and everyone feels insecure at times. To strengthen your self-esteem, do things that make you proud. Deepen friendships, build skills, volunteer, be helpful, play sports, whatever you love to do. In the fall, get the best grades you can. And practice listening to the little voice that says, “Way to go!” rather than the one that says “That was lame.”

 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 9/10/2011 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN puberty, life, dealing with depression, self-esteem, identity, bad habit, advice from Carol Weston

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Its sounds like me!!! Thats why my mum calls me bipoloar

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by 526love on 9/10/2011 6:33:16 PM

 
 

 

Hey missy, if there isn't any other irritation going on down there, then it's probably not a yeast infection. Sometimes we girls have different odors going on, so try using a different stronger soap. It could also be food that you're eating that's causing the smell, so try to eat healthy! Hope this helps ya!!!! Smile Smile Smile

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by iluvmusic♥ on 9/10/2011 6:28:35 PM

 
 

mod mod hey im so stuck im a freshman at a school were just a few days ago i knew no 1. and since then i made some friends about 6 new friends. and last friday this older girl acme up 2 us in lunch while we were eating and she told use about these 2 clubs newspaper and mock trail. I have no intrest in mock trail. But when the girl left my friends kinda acted as if they wanted them 2 join geek club they asked me and i said maybe 2 newspaper cuz i wasnt sure and they said i shouldnt take a club and tht they arent takin a club bt im in no sports and no honor classes. i just met these ppl so they dont now tht i love 2 write and its the only club were i can write cuz i didnt want 2 join book club. thnx for the advice

 

Hey girly, you should defintely go out and join the club! If it's something you're interested in, go for it! And if these kids stop being your friend because you joined a club, they weren't your real friends from the beginning. Smile Smile

Lynae P.

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by coly33 on 9/10/2011 2:10:50 PM

 
 

I think many of us feel that way. I dont think it would be good if we always thought very positive about ourselves or always felt always negative. Its better to always be positive but sometimes feeling negative gives us a chance to change things about us. Now if it goes from feeling very very great to feeling very very bad I dont think that is good.

I am not sure if this makes any sense but that is how I feel about the subject.

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by luckykel on 9/10/2011 1:17:43 PM

 
 

Hey girls!

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Also, if you love quotes, go check out my new club “Amazing Quotes” on my profile, and join!

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by facebooker1240 on 9/10/2011 10:53:37 AM

 
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