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I’m 14 years old and for some reason I am constantly forgetting things. I’ve never done drugs or anything like that. What could it be?

I’m a 13-year-old female. I used to be really close to my mom before I got my period last year. Now I find myself pushing away from her. I feel uncomfortable when she hugs me, matter of fact when anyone hugs me. I hate my period because it destroyed my relationship with my mom. Will it ever be the way it was?

I am a 14-year-old male, and I don't have that many friends. Ever since I was little, I used to talk to myself to clarify things or to say how I feel. I don't respond back I just talk. I know it’s not normal, but it does improve my memory. Is this a kind of mental problem? Should I seek help?

I am a 16-year-old girl and have a very quiet voice. I get ignored a lot of the time because no one hears me. It is bad for my self-esteem and contributes to my shyness. I am sick of people telling me to speak up. What can I do about this?

At home, I'm perfectly relaxed, but when I go to school I have anxiety attacks. My stomach makes gurgling noises and sometimes my hands start to shake. I’m not very shy and I don’t think it’s caused by social issues. What can I do to make this stop?

I'm a very controlling person. I feel like I have to be in charge of everything. Is there anything wrong with me?

I’m a control freak. I don’t even realize when I’m becoming bossy. Apparently, it’s upsetting my friends. How can I not be so controlling?

I think I might have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) because every time I use my toothbrush, I keep cleaning it even though I know it’s clean. I always check to see if the door is locked, when I know it is. How do I know if I have OCD?

I am 12 and I am about to start middle school. I start to cry when people laugh at me and I don't know why. How can I stop doing this?

I am very active with my school's speech and drama team. Often, before meets I get nervous and have very strong urges to use the bathroom. It gives me bad stomach cramps and diarrhea. Is there any way I can fix this?

I’ve always been kind of a loner -- not really antisocial, just interested in doing my own thing. I have one “friend” I hang out with occasionally but really, most of the time I’d rather be by myself. Is something wrong with me?

What is bipolar disorder? I'm 12, and I usually experience dramatic mood swings. Could I have bipolar disorder? I hear it's genetic.

At home I’m not shy, but whenever I go out in public or school I don’t talk unless I’m spoken to, and even then it’s usually a quick “yes” or “no” answer. Why am I like this? What can I do about it?

Sometimes I fantasize about being intimate with older men such as my Chemistry teacher or a neighbor. I am 17, and I have a wonderful boyfriend. Is this a sign that I'm unhappy about something in my life?

I am 14 and for about a month I have been going through what seems like an emotional rollercoaster. I get shaky, nervous, sad and sick to my stomach. The doctor said I am in great health, yet I am not myself. Are these normal symptoms for going through puberty?

My heart starts beating fast all the time and I always have a weird feeling that something bad is going to happen. What is wrong with me?

I like this girl in school. She talks to me sometimes, but when she does I just don't know what to say back. Also, sometimes when she walks by me in the hallways she makes eye contact with me, but I don't know what to say. I think she likes me, but whenever she tries to talk to me I get scared. I really want to become good friends with her but I just don't know how. Do you have any suggestions or help?

Why do teenagers change to suit their friends?

I am 16-years-old and sometimes I have the urge to scream, shout and punch something for no reason. Is this stress or do I have a problem?

I'm 15-years-old, and I have a terrible, I mean terrible, fear of doing presentations, speeches and also reading in class. Is this common or is something really wrong with me?

I am a total perfectionist and whenever I do something wrong, especially schoolwork, I get frusturated and yell. I really hate this. What can I do to relax more?

What would be the normal events during my development? Why do I get so moody? My mom says I'm a rebel. Is there anything wrong with me?

My parents are divorced and my dad is getting married. I don’t want him to because now I know he and my mom will never get back together again. What should I do?

I am a 13-year-old by and am scared of the dark. Every night, I have to sleep with the overhead light on, not just a night light. My mom and sister have this same problem. I act normal during the day and spend time with my friends. Is there something wrong with me?

I seem to get angry very easily. How can I control it?

Last week I started pulling out my hair when I got stressed and then I stopped. It started up again and now I have a bald spot. How can I stop this? Why does it happen?

I think my girlfriend has anorexia. When we go out to eat, she just pushes her food around and has lost too much weight. Last month she didn't have her period. I know she isn't pregnant. She says nothing is wrong. What should I do?

I hang out with a group of friends both boys and girls. Recently, one of the guys has been hinting around that he wants the two of us to go somewhere together. How do I know if I will like him as a date or if I should stick to being friends?

Sometimes I get erections in the locker room. Does that mean I'm gay?

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