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I'm addicted to videogames! Help me hit the "off" button

 

 

I’m a computer game/videogame/TV junkie. Every time I go on the computer, I become a zombie. I shut out my parents and friends, and they get really angry when they have to pull me off the computer screen to talk. I want to save up for an Xbox Kinect, but I know my parents will find me glued to the screen 24/7. I really want to get over this bad habit.

 

Dear Game Zombie,

Since you know you’re too glued to the tube, forget your Xbox. It’s easier to resist purchasing it than to resist turning it on each day. When friends are over, keep the computer and TV off—at least for the first hour or two. Do homework or bake pumpkin muffins or take a walk or play a board game. You can hardly blame a friend for being offended if you ask her over and then shut her out. Can you tell yourself you won’t turn on TV or the computer until a particular hour? Can you reward yourself for trying to break what is indeed a bad habit? When your hand goes for the “on” button, can you turn around and do something else instead—at least sometimes? Answer: Yes, you can! (P.S. You’re not alone. Lots of girls—and adults—spend too much time staring at screens.)
 
 

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Im diabetic (type 1 not type 2) and I really wish i had a flat stomach! im not like fat but i feel like i am, people say that insulin makes you not have a flat stomach but idk and i wanna know is there any way to get there? i have to take my insulin but my pump is annoying and when i wear my bikini you can see it..so not a confidence boost. my parents make fun of me for stuff like that too! and for not having boobs...ugh! not my fault! any advice from diabetic chicas? or really anyone?

by blueeyeddreamer on 3/21/2013 12:48:34 AM

 
 

HOPELESS SISTER
I really miss my sister her ex-husband and her are getting back together and my mom said they shouldn't and the got into a fight so I can't see her but her ex drops off my nephew sometimes so I know it's not that bad but I haven't seen her in such a long time and I really miss her and want to see her but she deleted her fb and got a new number and the only way I here from her is if I text the ex and I'm not comfortable doing that but a week ago he texted my mom saying my sis really missis me but she hasn't called me or tried to contact me in any way I don't know what to do but I really miss her.

by Themissannie24 on 1/3/2013 1:36:51 AM

 
 

FRIEND OR FOE
I am in a really tight situation you see..... My BFF knows I really like this guy and have been into him for years and she is dating him!! She says her so-called-friends dare her to ask him out but I don't believe it one bit. I mean really, it has 'accidently' happened about 10 times... in ONE year. She has been my friend for 2-3 years now. I really wanna stay her friend, I have told her before I don't like her doing that but she pretends that she is innocent. I give presents to my crush, I gave him a card, a 10$ hat so far this year.. I talk to even my mom about it but she doesn't know anything what I mean. My friend is the nicest person ever but.. What should I do?!

by Dash1432 on 12/26/2012 4:59:23 PM

 
 



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what is this with my friend recently she's getting pissed off of me for no reason earlier today she she said I was a weird dancer and she knows it's because she's a lead dancer and then it's really annoying when she blames me for everything but when our friends do it she just laughs. Our teachers have been noticing that we argue a lot. not really bad words or insults but a lot of sarcasm and stuff. She blames me for everything even our friends noticr. What gives?

 

Hey babe-

There might be a deeper problem here. Could something be up at home? Is she going through something that she can't really talk about, so instead takes it out with anger? Have you tried talking to her? If not, pull her aside and make sure it's just you to and then ask her what's up. Let her know that the way she's been acting toward you lately is not cool and you want to know why. Don't corner her and make her feel bad, just let her know what you're feeling and that whatever she's going through, you're there to help. xoxo 


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by LizHeartsLondon on 12/13/2012 5:10:13 AM

 
 

I read on this website that sports like gymnastics, which I do competitively, can affect when you get your period. But will it also affect when my boobs start growing and other things like that? I want to know when to be worried.

by mustache_zebra on 12/5/2012 11:37:52 PM

 
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