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What's the secret to getting rid of bad thoughts? According to a new study, it's tossing 'em out with the trash.

Scientists studied a group of high schoolers from Spain. The entire group wrote down things they didn't like about themselves, from bad habits to body image hang-ups. Then, half the group proof-read their thoughts, while the other half threw them away. Afterward, the researchers discovered that the students who threw away the things they'd written down were less likely to still be bothered by those negative thoughts. Pretty sweet, huh?

So this afternoon, take this study to heart: Spend five minutes writing down what bothers you most about yourself. Go ahead and add in things about friends, frenemies, family--anything that's bugging you. Then open up the kitchen trash and toss 'em in, one by one. Hello, happy 2013!

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN body image, Love your bod, dealing with anxiety, self-esteem, new year's, dealing with gossip

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The girl in the picture is so pretty!! Lol

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by Rotfl:brbttyl:) on 1/3/2013 7:15:22 PM

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Please help.

Hey Girl, that a tough sitch. Unfortunately there isn't a ton you can do except support her and show her that you care. Make sure her family knows that she has relapsed again. It often takes a long time for people to recover from disorders like this and even if it didn't work the first time, the second time might help more. In fact, people who suffer from this disease aren't cured, they recover. Even if you aren't sure who to tell, telling your parents and a guidance counselor will make someone else more aware of what she is going through and tell her parents.

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by summergirl21 on 1/3/2013 1:50:38 PM

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Well Im Very Skinny (79 lbs) & Not very healthy! Im Not anorexic or bulimic I'm natural skinny! My NYE Goal Is to gain 15 lbs so I will fill in and look and feel healthier ! I'm also striving towards even tone skin ! Do you have any tips? I'm going into 9th grade at the end of the year and I have no boobs at all so i want to look healthier ! Please Help!

Hey Girl, to look healthy you've gotta be healthy. Not only should you be eating healthy, but you should be working out. A lot of girls think if you have a lot of ice cream you will automatically get bigger like the way some girls think that eating salad every night will automatically make you thinner. You need to make sure you are getting all the nutrition you need, so make sure you are getting the necessary fruit, vegetable, meat and carbs. Although 79 lbs is very small for your age, it could also depend on your height. I would think you should consult a doctor and a dietician.

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by SweetLyricz on 1/3/2013 2:07:41 AM

I've been doing this for years and it totally works. Whenever I have a problem that I think I can't tell anyone, I write about it, don't look at it again, and throw it away. If someone is bothering me and it is inappropriate to talk to them about it, I write them a "letter" and throe it away. Great article!

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by bunnygirl202 on 1/2/2013 8:32:10 PM