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My parents watch a bunch of crime shows like Law and Order, NCIS and CSI. I have a feeling they’re affecting me. I imagine violence everywhere. It makes me afraid to go places and fall asleep. I think I need a psychologist. Do you?

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I think you need to walk away from the television. Ask your parents to watch these shows in their bedroom or after you’re asleep. Even if they keep watching in the open, you don’t have to. I never watch scary shows—they spook me, too. By the way, real life is nowhere near as dangerous as TV makes it seem. You should be smart and sensible and safety-conscious, but you should not be paranoid. Still worried? Talk over your fears with your school counselor.

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OMG this is totally me. I'm convinced people are going to stab me. I can't walk into garage without somebody lol. I'm weird like that. I'm not scared when I'm with somebody, just alone

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by Chicwithblondhair101 on 3/9/2013 2:48:00 PM

I'm normally okay, but my dad watches alot of gory stuff and crime stuff on our projector, and he always has the volume way up, so while i'm in here on the computer, i have to listen to the sound of blood and guts, and gunshots o_o it gets annoying after a while lolz

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by mayanunna on 2/8/2013 3:24:24 PM

that happens to me to, i hate watch scary movies

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by aubrey12344 on 1/24/2013 10:47:38 PM

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So I have a friend who is depressed and fickle. She is a good person but she's very troubled and has talked about suicide for a while. She thinks hitting people is a good way to greet them and talks about killing people she doesn't like. I have been trying to help her but nothing is working! HELP!

Hey girl, that sounds like some serious stuff. While it is really great that you've been trying to help your friend, it is definitely not your responsibility to help her work through all her issues. Encourage her to speak with a guidance counselor at school. Consult this page for helpful resources. Also, don't hesitate to speak with an adult you trust about your friend, like a parent or a guidance counselor at school.

Karin E.

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by SuperSpiderSorceress on 1/21/2013 1:21:00 AM

HELP!! I'm really new here so i don't really know how this whole advice things goes so i'm really really sorry if this isn't the place where you ask for advice about ur own problems... but i REALLY need help!! So i have this guy friend but everyone thinks he is kind of weird because he likes one direction and stuff like that. But recently i've been dreaming about him... like every single night! And i think i might actually be falling in love with him... Does it really matter what other people think though? i was thinking tht maybe we could have a secret relationship but who am i kidding, that never works. please help. Thanks!