Zip those lips!

I’m 16 and a serious over-talker, especially when I’m excited or nervous. People get very irritated with me, and I don’t know how to stop. Please help me break this habit. Dear Gabby, Don’t just think, I have to stop talking; think, I...

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Does my bad rep make guys think less of me?

I'm a bit of a slut, but I'm OK with that, and so are my friends. But since this started, guys treat me differently. They flirt with me in private, but in public, nothing. Does my rep have anything to do with that...

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Change your image right now

I’ve created an image for myself that I don’t like. I wear gobs of makeup. I smoked so a guy would like me. I stole my best friend’s boyfriend, and now I like her new boyfriend. I’ve tried to change, but it’s hard. ...

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Recovering from an eating disorder? 3 ways other people can help

Struggling with an eating disorder? Good for you for fighting back! The first step to healing yourself is to realize that your disordered behavior needs to change. The second step is to find people you trust to help you achieve the change you...

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Sometimes I want to hurt myself

When I do something wrong or stupid, I get really angry at myself and get this incredible urge to hurt myself. I'm not a cutter, but I scratch, bite and pinch myself instead. I don't understand why I feel this way. Is this...

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Negative Nelly

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...

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Bad habit? Bust it before BTS!

I have picked my nose forever, but now that I’m going into seventh grade, I know I need to stop. Only problem? I can’t! What can I do to ditch this disgusting habit? While you might have started pickin’ your nose way-back-when...

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Buh-bye, bad mood!

Feeling blue? Try psychology’s latest technique on for size. Cognitive therapy can help you think yourself out of a bad mood, no chocolate or shopping sprees necessary. Let’s turn that frown upside down! From negative to positive We all have Debby Downer moments. You know, when...

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How can I stop being so judgmental?

I’m always thinking mean things about people. It doesn’t matter if I’m hanging out with my friends or my family or just watching strangers pass by on the streets. I can’t stop myself from thinking really terrible things. Help me! Well, babe, there’s...

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I can't stop pulling out my hair

I have trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder. I want to stop, but it’s really hard and I need help. Sometimes, I pull my hair so much I have to hide it with a headband or a bandana. Please help me! Trichotillomania is...

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