I want to lose weight but I have a severe lack of self-discipline. Any advice?

I used to be much thinner while I was in college because I was on a very large campus and did a lot of walking. There were also a lot of gyms around with cute guys to watch while I did an hour on the boring elliptical machine. I graduated 3 years ago and have gained A LOT of weight since then. I'm a music teacher and it stresses me out so much. I have all of these performances to put on and all this pressure from parents for their teenagers to be perfect. I eat a lot of crap because I'm so stressed, and I'm so exhausted at the end of the day I'd rather veg than go and do anything. I've become rather depressed because I don't really have any friends in this new city where I work even though I've been here for 3 years. I live by myself and therefore hate cooking for just me. I'm also not a very good cook. I can see what I'm doing to myself and can see where I'm going to end up. I want to change before it's too late, but I can't seem to just do it. I'm really mad at myself.

I want to lose weight but I have a severe lack of self-discipline. Any advice?star theater

I know it is very hard. I used to not have any self-discipline as well. When i was in high school, i was thin...i loved my body...after i had my first baby i gained a lot of weight...however not enough for me to hate the way i looked. Hence, i couldn't get myself to try and eat healthy because I still like what i see.

However, after my second baby, i saw a photo of myself and that's when i didnt recognise me. So, i put a photo of myself back in high school and a photo of my fat self on the fridge, and that was enough for me to stop eating like crap.

Hope that will work for you.

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first start with relaxing more. weight gain is triggered mostly by stress. then get rid of ALL your food. by lowfat/skim milk. fresh fruits that you like, buy whole grain everything...bagels, bread, cereals, eats LOTS of fiber...try to at least take in 20-25 grams of fiber a day (easy ways to do this on bottom) and then start just taking short walks while listening to music. exersizing will also decrease stress and help you. change the way you eat. if you eat breakfast, don't eat breakfast for a while (if this doesn't work...stop) if you don't eat breakfast eat breakfast. get lots of protein. with eggs they have fat but what i do, because the yolks are so nutritious, in a 2-3 egg omelette i only have one yolk and the other are just the whites. finally junk food can be replaced w/ more nutritional food. Low-fat everything is good, just DON'T DRINK DIET ANYTHING....there were recent studies that this actually makes you gain weight and be more HUNGRY and TIRED. here is some good foods...

-peanut butter

-Peaches

-POPCORN!!! (lowfat or lightly buttered)

-all fruits

-good snack food is Peanut butter and Honey (so delicious, try it!)

-whole grain crackers with peanut butter on top, with a side of APPLES (yummmm)

-smoothies!

-Fiber one or anything you can mix w/ any drink to make it have more fiber.

HOPE THESE HELP!!!!!!!!

-Fiber is your friend, Fat is your enemy

p.s. i lost 5 lbs in two wk by just changing the way i ate and what i ate, no exercise at all. then once i began exercise, i was starting to look good.

p.p.s lowfat/fat free tastes just as good as the regular
Self-discipline is not the primary cause of your weight gain. It is more on your self-esteem and your emotional state. I would concentrate first on your stressors and try to alleviate them by either modifying your schedules or assessing your daily activity so that you can budget your time also to regulate how you eat. If you eat on time usually your blood sugar will not have erratic changes so you won't feel much of the emotional "highs" and "lows" during the day. Just by knowing how much energy you spend on each activity, you can easily see where you can increase your food intake and of course... see where you can cut down.

First secret... Avoid getting DEPRESSED!!! you know you eat more when you're sad...Since you're a musician... Lets have more of the E,C,G based music to keep you happy :)

Listening to emo is not beneficial.. Listening to emo music while running is...You control music... not the other way around...

Second secret...water is your FRIEND and ENEMY...water is your friend when you don't eat salty foods... water becomes when you pump your intake with sodium rich foods. 70% of your body is water... when you can control your water intake and output...You control 70% of your life!!!

Last Secret...Frequency is better than Volume...I love to say that since it's punnetically inclined to music... but let's ridirect ourselves to food intake... Eat more often...but in small portions...and I didn't say eat MORE...just more often...that's curbing out your sugars through the whole day...

In summation of my advice here are the main points.

1. Be happy what ever the situation is. At least be optimistic.

2. Never be afraid to look in the mirror. Accepting what the present can lead to a better future. Take pictures while you are doing a diet/excercise program.

3. Acknowledge even the small details of weight loss.

4 Time will be always on your side...

5. Manage your water because water is weight...

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try pills if you don't want to exercise or change or eating habits

xanidrine (spelling) worked for me i lost about 30 lbs. it makes it so youre not hungry, but still have energy,cause each pill has like 200 mg of caffeine. makes you kinda hyper, drink alot of water with it and it pushes everything out of your system.
Get the total gym! I just start using it about a month ago it is great. And as far as self-discipline you just have to want it. Good luck to you
You can always make up excuses for anything you don't want to do. The only thing you need to do is quit making excuses for yourself and just do it. All the weight loss information available online, on TV and everywhere else doesn't work for you because you make up excuses as to why it doesn't. That's your problem.
I can't help you. I'm the same way. I'm trying to loose weight, but I don't have ANY self-discipline....Sad isn't it?? Just try your best..
Eat veggies, fruits, lean meats %26amp; whole grains. Eat a good breakfast, keep healthy snacks at hand, eat a healthy lunch and a light, early dinner. Drink more water! No sugary drinks (sodas, teas, etc)! Use sugar substitutes or stick to water!

But, you know most of this already don't you. This is more about getting back on track than not knowing what to do. You and I are in very similar places, fitness wise.

I ditched drinking pop about 2 years ago. I ditched most fried foods (mostly french fries %26amp; onion rings) at about the same time. Now I buy smarter foods - whole wheat breads, preserves, and lots of bags of frozen veggies that I stir fry with my boneless, skinless chicken. I also make quick salads with light dressing.

I read labels on food and back off of those things that are 'over the line'.

I drink water or water substitutes (sugar free KoolAid, Propel Fitness Water) and I drink Lite Apple Juice or Orange Juice with pulp. And, 2% milk with my unfrosted cereals. Keep variety in your diet. But, change your diet! Take small steps, remove something bad %26amp; replace it with something good.

Eat smart: A good breakfast, smart snacks (you know what they are), decent lunch that will keep your energy levels, smart snacks and a light, early dinner. Yes, I'm saying this twice for reinforcement! If you need a snack before bed - eat veggies or fruit! Drink Water!

Get back into walking. Park away from doors %26amp; walk the distance - take the stairs - bring sweats %26amp; walk the track at work before going home. If you can't walk after work, get up earlier and walk before work, then shower, then go to work. Set the routine, keep the routine, even if you don't 'feel' like it - go %26amp; walk half the distance, you'll still feel better for it.

You know all this stuff ... you know you do. It's a matter of making the choice to take control of the stress, the schedule %26amp; your life and do what you want with it. Changing your diet will help, light exercise will help more, find those things that you used to do and love and start putting them back into your life. Your the music teacher - you set the tempo, you set the tone, they're your projects - you be the boss!
I found that not eating after a certain time a night helps. Walking is a plus. Drinking alot of water helps too. Make your portions at meal times smaller and try not to eat alot of junk food. Hope this helps! Good Luck!
this is strange.

I am in college and GAIN alot of weight.

whenever I leave college for the summer I LOSE alot.

but my tips are,

take it easy,

think in terms of 6 wks.

work out once a week for two weeks and then add another day every 2 weeks. that way you will gradually build up.

simple walking, jumping rope in your room or my favorite

dancing silly to music is a wonderfull way to melt lbs.
I don't blame you for being mad at yourself, I would be too. Exercise will set in motion a positive feedback loop... force yourself to start; it will increase your energy and make you feel better and fire up the weight loss thing, which if you keep at it will have tremendous benefits over the long term. Or do none of the above and stay miserable, it's your life and you're free to do as you choose.
drink heavily. you won't notice the rest.
Well...you have to really want it. Nothing tastes as good as being healthy and in shape. We can all blame stress but thats not the real reason. You are probably eating to comfort yourself.. I know its hard, been there, done that myself. I really really want to lose weight so I just stopped making excuses for myself and did it..I feel fantastic. I too am alone and hated cooking for myself but once you start it feels great. Good luck to you, wish you the best :)
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Are you and me identical twins? We are going through the EXACT same thing right now. I am in the EXACT same situation.(out of college, new city, stressful job, no time to lose weight) Anyway, I have gained a lot of weight too and am not motivitated AT ALL in trying to lose it, esp. that it's winter! But Ive lost weight before-30 pounds in 3 months-and know I can do it again. This is what I have decided to do.

I am taking things STEP by STEP. Very slowly. I am first cutting out any drink that's not WATER out of my diet. I did this when I last tried to lose weight and ended up losing 10 pounds just by cutting out pop, coffee, iced tea, liquor, lemonade, etc. out of my diet.

Then I am going to work on my diet. Im like you, I dont have the time or energy to cook healthy meals for myself. But Im going to try to eat healthy, just by doing little things, like not getting chips with my sandwich at Subway. Im going to buy healthy snacks to store in my fridge at work, like yogurt and fruits, etc. Im going to try to eat at least one snack a day while Im at work.

As for working out, Im pretty good about this. I go to a local health club and do their classes a few times a week. But I really need to step it up, so Im going to start lifting heavier weights and working out more often and with a higher intensity, and going more often.

Anyway, like I said-Im starting off slow. But after going shopping this weekend and realizing my fat *** cant fit into anything I used to-Im more determined than ever. Plus I want to look hot on New Years.

Anyway, good luck! We can do this!
Hey cool it . I do agree with you about the stress but not with your attitude towards your health.

we all tend to eat more and fast without chewing properly which is the main reason we do put on weight . So to start with why don't you chew your food ,that each morsel at least 30 to 40 times and only then swallow,mind you this info is out of my personnel experience and only eat when you really feel hungry and in small quantities.and drink a lot of water too.This type of eating habit will not only reduce your hunger but also reduce the fat content in your body.You should also participate in the gym activities to stay in good health and maintain a trim body so that the guy's can continue watch you ,which you like I suppose and which is natural for all(both parties)Guys %26amp; Gals.wishing you all the luck in this difficult eating procidure ,make it an habit and you will not regret I promise.
drink a lot of coffee and fidget a lot--tapping toes and feet, drumming hands.

All that little motion adds up.

If you are depressed try riding a bike around the city, you'll burn calories and the exercise will cheer you up...you will also meet people.

but still fidget.
one thing that has been realllly effective for me is simply changing the way i grocery shop. don't keep fatty snacks (ho-ho's, potato chips) in your cupboads...buy almonds, raisins, low-fat popcorn, pretzels, etc. to snack on. by not having it in your cupboard, you can't eat it! also change to skim milk and low-fat meat cuts (but the lean ground beef instead of the fatty juicy stuff, i swear it's as good). for dessert, eat fruit or a cup of tea/hot chocolate or have some sorbet. once your diet changes, you'll notice you feel better and you will most likely start to lose some pounds. this should motivate you to get out of the house more and then once you get back into an exercise routine you'll really see a difference.

The key is to take it one step at a time, then it doesn't klook like a big task that's "not worth it." first, small changes in the diet, then, more physical activity. if you can, get a friend to join a gym with you...it's always more motivating to have someone to talk to or just to push you to go!

Hypothyroidism?

I have hypothyroidism. I've had it for a couple of years, and these are the things that I'm having:

1. I'm naturally skinning and I'm starting to gain weight.

2. I'm getting stressed easily and depressed

3. Before I got the disease, I used to be really outgoing, then when I got it and after, I became kind of shy and quiet.

4. I feel cold a lot like when I eat cereal, and also I can feel cold when others can't.

5. I feel tired, depressed, and stressed kind of often.

6. DRY SKIN

7. Hair loss when I straighten and after I shampoo.

8. My hair isn't naturally coarse, but it's getting that way, and it's also thinning.

9. I get poor sleep.

10. I'm bad at relaxing.

11. Memory problems.

Are there any other symptoms that hypothryoidism cause? I'm really concerned about this, so thanks a lot.

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Early symptoms:

* Poor muscle tone (muscle hypotonia)

* Fatigue

* Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold

* Constipation

* Weight gain

* Muscle cramps and joint pain

* Thin, Brittle fingernails

* Thin, brittle hair

* Paleness

Late symptoms:

* Slowed speech and a hoarse, breaking voice. Deepening of the voice can also be noticed.

* Dry puffy skin, especially on the face

* Thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows

* Abnormal menstrual cycles

* Low basal body temperature

Less common symptoms:

* Heat intolerance, increased sensitivity to heat

* Impaired memory

* Impaired cognitive function (brain fog) and inattentiveness

* Urticaria (hives)

* Migraine headache

* A slow heart rate with ECG changes including low voltage signals. Diminished cardiac output and decreased contractility.

* Reactive (or post-prandial) hypoglycemia[8]

* Pericardial effusions may occur.

* Sluggish reflexes

* hair loss

* Anemia caused by impaired hemoglobin synthesis (decreased EPO levels), impaired intestinal iron and folate absorption or B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia

* anxiety/panic attacks

* difficulty swallowing

* Shortness of breath with a shallow and slow respiratory pattern.

* Impaired ventilatory responses to hypercapnia and hypoxia.

* Increased need for sleep

* Osteopenia or Osteoporosis

* Irritability and mood instability

* Yellowing of the skin due to impaired conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A

* Impaired renal function with decreased GFR.

* Thin, fragile or absent cuticles

* Elevated serum cholesterol

* Acute psychosis (myxedema madness) is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism

* Decreased libido

* Decreased sense of taste and smell (late, less common symptoms)

* Puffy face, hands and feet (late, less common symptoms)

Those are all the symptomes that it may cause. I use to have Hyperthyroidism , So went to the endocrinologist, he did several TSH tests, even the radiactive iodide test, which tells the doctor if this disorder is caused by a virus.

If it is, ur lucky, When that happens, you would have 3 months of hyperthyroidism(high T3 levels) and then 2 months of normal T3 levels and then 3 months of hypothyroidism(low T3 ), then you will have normal T3 for ever. If its not the virus, you will have to deal with this problem for the rest of your life. Its not that dangerous as long as you take the medication or what ever that is prescribed by your doctor. luckily for me, i was affected by the Virus, and im totally normal now!

If u haven't so, ask your doctor to refer you to an endocrinologist.

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How old are you? Are you taking medication for this?
Sounds like you aren't converting enough T4 into T3. You might do better with a T4/T3 medication like Armour getting the dosage adusted by free t4 and free t3, not by TSH.

The T3 in Armour helps with symptoms such as fatigue, depression, hairloss, brain fog, and muscle and joint aches.
You are practically a text book!

I think no1 has listed it all....

Has he mentioned itchyskin is another common symptom.

If you are properly medicated you should be able to manage this.

Why have you had this for so long and it continue to deteriorate.

Have you seen your GP or self diagnosed it?

You should get it properly managed it can lead to a whole load of other health problems.
I don't know much about this condition, but I have to tell you that you shouldn't expect to get rid of each one of this problems once the disease is treated. Some of them may not be related to Hypothyroidism at all.

How do i overcome my sadness?

I feel no one really cares. I don't have enough money to move away from all the people who are negative to me. I can't find a job because I'm always sad. My boyfriend/baby daddy acts like I'm worthless and he calls me hoes and crazy b's. I gave him alot of my money so I'm broke. I'm trying to prove to everyone that I am going to be better than others by going to college, but they still act like I'm not going to succeed. I regret so much in my life. I want to just take me and my daughter and get away from all these people in my family. They aren't even family to me any more. I'm so stressed I'm beginning not to handle this chaotic house anymore. Should I just pack up my things and go to a homeless shelter?

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im sorry for what you are going through but sweety try to be strong. i know you are since you are putting up with this. what you can do is try to be selfish and still think of your daughter. try getting a job but just think about you needing the money for you and your daughter that should make you smile. save money and wait until your daughter is a little bit older and then start taking classes little by little. take your time and be patience and srong, remember your daughter needs you. take care!!
A homeless shelter is to provide a safe and stable place for you and /or your children.it can also offer you free counseling.If that's what you need than yes,they also might be able to refer you to other agency that could help.
I think that you should seek a counselor and then you should try to prove everyone in your family wrong and succeed. I think that you can do anything if you put your mind to it and you really want it.
it sounds like you ve lost who you are.a wife a mother a cleaner etc.but who are you what makes you happy what things do you want to do.there are organisations to help you with the children so you can have some time to find yourself as for your husband or partner your self esteem is already low hes not helping.i feel if you move away on impulse you may still carry all this negativity you have with you try to get some respite from the house so you can think things through then if you still feel its time to leave you will do it with the true knowledge that its for the best good luck with your bright happy future choices are the key make wise ones.oh and never regret anything try to learn from it.

I have a big problem....?

I know this isn't really a question I would just like people's opinions. And I know this probably dosn't belong in this section but I am pregnant.

I have a huge gambling problem. I'm a little over $8000.00 in debt and I'm so stressed out. I'm pregnant and I have no money saved and I have this huge debt. I want to try to make myself a better person and save and get out of debt but I don't have much time left. Every time I save something I end up at the casino. I know it seems as simple as 'just don't go' but it's a huge addiction i'm struggling with. I called the help line and they have this session you can go to but it's during my work schedule and I can't take time off right now. I am just so stressed out, I am not sure what to do and I wake up feeling sick to my stomach every morning and all day stressed about how I am going to deal with this. I just feel like i've hit rock bottom and I have no where to turn. It just feels like no matter what I do, nothing will help.

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If your serious you can have your name and picture given to the casinos in your area and they wont let you gamble any more.... They are not put where every one can see them, and if your to embarrassed have a friend do it.... There are also groups for you similar to AAA good luck....

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have you tried talking to a salvation army in your area? they know all sorts of things to help you out. sorry about your situation, hope things turn out better for you!
Gambling is a serious addiction. You will need help to overcome your urges and to get your finances straight. Start by checking with your states lottery commission, as they have counseling and info available. There are also 12 step programs like Gambler's Anonymous.

Look for credit or financial help through your local Catholic Services.

With support and the will to succeed you can make a new start for you and your child.

Good Luck.
What about having a family member help you out... Instead of you saving money... Give it to someone you trust to save it for you... I'd tell you to put it in the bank but you'd go take it out... I give my grandmother money every week... That's my way of saving... Although I know it gets pretty rough sometimes to try and get money from where you know you have it but... If you explain your situation to your family member (you don't necessarily have to tell them you're addicted to gambling), Just simply telling them that you wanna save money for the baby and that you don't trust yourself to do so... So you'd rather have someone save it for you and that it would be a great help to you... That's what I'd do... Good Luck...
i would try to find a local group you can go to after your work hours to get help and if they dont have one in your area then make it so when you go to the casino they dont let you in...have them copy your photo ID and have them make sure whoever is on guard checking ID's that they have your photo on hand...good luck... hope you get help soon
Oh.. i'm so sorry!!.. But i'm sure as soon as you see your baby you will want to have everything for him, %26amp; you will forget all about casinos %26amp; gambling..

i can't think of anything to say but i will be praying for you, i promise %26amp; you will get out of this..

God Bless
As much as I want to say "oops", I know that that isn't going to help you at all....what I can suggest is this....are you making enough money at your current job to where you wouldn't qualify for unemployment benefits? I know that it's a far fetch, but if you qualify, then you could get a little more money each week or month or whatever and save that and put it towards your debt. Also, see about any unclaimed money in your state by going to the court house and asking (I think that that's where you would go) or looking in the paper. I would say to pick up a second job but I can assume that you already are working hard enough as it is, esp. being pregnant, to want to do that or even be able to....I would look around to see about getting as much baby stuff as you can for free to save you money on that end to save up to pay for your debt. I know that you already know that you need to stay away from the casinos so I won't tell you that. If you told me the city/town and state that you live in I could do some research for you as I don't have a job at all (I'm pregnant with twins as you know) and my husband doesn't want me working for a while now....so I have lots of time on my hands. Hit me up, email me sometime, and I can see how much I can help you out here....like I said, I have loads of time (7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday) of time alone while he works....having something to do besides surf the internet aimlessly would be a good thing for me....so holler if you want to!!
The only thing that I can think of is getting yourself a personal "Probation Officer". Somebody close to you that you can trust to help you handle your money. There is no way you are going to do it on your own. When I was younger and didn't have too many bills, instead of blowing the money I would give it to my Mom to hold. And when I needed some she would be totally strict, like "what do you need it for?" I would have to justify my reasons for the money use and prove to her what I used it for. It may sound too simple, but it worked. I managed to put enough money down for a brand new truck........which I still own by the way. And I love it and 20 years from now I will still have it because I worked so hard for it and that was my first lesson in money handling.

Think of all the things you could get for your baby with the money you save. Or think if Lord forbid your baby gets ill and you need hundreds of dollars to pay medical bills, what to do then?

I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on your pregnancy!!
I'm so sorry to hear of your situation. It can't be easy to battle this type of addiction and to be pregnant at the same time. I will not patronize you and tell you that you should not go to Casinos. You already know that. Have you checked out Gamblers Anonymous? It's a 12-step program, similar to AA. Another step you could take is to ask the local casinos to blacklist you, or place you on their list of unwelcome guests. If you do this, they often will accomodate you,and if you go there, they will ask you to leave. Finally, I am assuming that you are seeing medical professionals on a regular basis for your pregnancy. You need to ask your mid-wife or gynocologist for help, and they may be able to refer you to some local resources, as well.

Best wishes in dealing with this. Please act now, before your debt reaches insurmountable levels.
It's a vicious circle, isn't it?

First, as other people have said, check out Gamblers Anonymous. It will help you through the dark times when the proverbial spirit is willing but flesh is weak

Second, find out if Dave Ramsey's radio show is carried in your area. I usually don't push those sort of things but my father-in-law told my husband and me about it when we got engaged and it has helped us keep on track financially and clear up the debt my husband came into the marriage with. The radio program is often carried on Christian radio stations (kind of a turn-off for me) but don't let that stop you. He also has programs offered through churches and community organizations called Financial Peace University that can help you get out of debt and build some savings. I've checked out his books from libraries and I haven't been impressed, but his radio show is free.

Please check back soon and tell us how you're doing. :-)
tell the man who got you pregnant to help you
Is it possible the stresses of being pregnant is driving you to do compulsive behavior (like gambling).

Do you have a husband? Or at least a boyfriend who will really be there for you and help you and your child? (Somehow I"m guessing no to both).

You've cut off a lot for yourself to take care of. Obviously gambling has to stop now! Then you can address the other problems and stresses in your life. Your child won't be helped any by you being on welfare or having all your possessions repo'd (and they will). Best luck and God bless. David.

Changing of period?

does your period change if you start having sex?

and i had unprotected sex a few times, but we would only do it for like 30 seconds unprotected, he didn't come inside me or anything and i'm like 4 days late on my period and i'm really stressed about it like i think about it all the time if i'm pregnant or not which everyone keeps saying i'm not and i even had a dream about me taking a pregnancy test which came out negative.. but it makes me so stressed, could this be why i'm late for my period? how can i make my period come? and please don't lecture me about having sex, i'm 18 and i don't do unprotected anymore.

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You could be late because of the stress but you could also be late because you're pregnant. Mine came 2 weeks late one time because of the stress I was going through. He doesn't have to *** in you for you to become pregnant. You can get pregnant from precum. You should take a test to be sure.

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Stress can delay a period. (It is possible, rare but possible, to get pregnant from unprotected sex)

PLEEASE help, homeschooled and behind!?!?

i'm 15, 10th grade. i feel overloaded with school work because i fell behind, from things happening in my family, such as my family taking in my cousin, and me, mentally. i am bipolar, and have racing thoughts, can't sit still, get manic highs, and manic lows, and have a hard time getting to sleep at night. i have a hard time sitting down and focusing on one thing. i'm having a real hard time with biology, i don't understand what the book is trying to teach me, and i have a hard time with algebra, but i'm getting help there. but i feel stupid because i just can't do anything. please don't say go back to public school, because thats where i got my problems, and i'm not going back to that torture chamber. but am i stupid, or is there something wrong with me? how can i be able to concentrate, and catch up? PLEEASE help, i really need it, i'm SO stressed, i'm in tears constantly, please help, thnx!!!

xoxo,

Mychie

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Maybe you're trying to do too much at once and should put a few subjects aside so you can focus. Make a list of the topics from your biology book that you need to cover, then head for the library. You might find that reading other books will help. Start off with the easy kiddie books, then when you're comfortable with that information, read some that are aimed at an older age. Each one will build on what you know already. The important part is the content. It doesn't matter which book it comes out of. I assume you are supposed to be answering questions from your text book. If you've learned properly from somewhere else, you'll still be able to come back and answer those particular questions. Start off with the topics that seem most relevent to you, then move on to those that seem trickier. For example, start off with the human body, then move onto other mammals, then other animals, then plants. Start planting a garden. The plant kingdom will seem more relevent if you can compare what you are learning from the books with what you can observe in your gardening. You may have a community garden close by where you'll find someone who can explain those things to you.

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Your parents need to intervene here.

You shouldnt be feeling this overwhemled.

Are they leaving you to learn by yourself?

Maybe they should consider getting you a private tutor, to get you back on track?
The truth is that not everyone is good at everything. Your weakness is biology and algebra. My weakness is chemistry I can't do chemistry for the life of me. so don't get too upset algebra and biology are hard, they are tough subjects, and maybe they just aren't your subjects. My best advice is try the best you can to get through them, even maybe get a tutor to help.
Are you taking any medication to help even things out with the bipolar disorder? If you can't slow down your thoughts to focus, you are going to continue to have problems. I also agree with the person that said to put aside a couple of subjects for now and focus on just one that you find difficult. Algebra is a process and once you learn the basics of that process, they just build on it. If you can grasp Algebra, it will help you immensely in your other math subjects over the next couple of years. I wish I could offer you more help than that, but I don't know much about bipolar. I do know that taking the right meds at the right dosage can help a lot and if you're not happy with how you are feeling, go to the doc and tell them. Without proper treatment, that will continue to interfere with your life. I wish you the best of luck.
hippocampus.org has an interactive tutorial you could use as a resource to help you achieve clarity. It is really cool because you can just go over it as many times as you need to, and you can read the info and hear it at the same time, which helps some people retain information.
I am also homeschooled. You don't need to feel alone. Two years ago my parents decided to take me out of public school and now I am in 8th grade.

The same thing also happens to me. I feel overworked, distracted, and hopeless. You are NOT alone. What helps me get through it is talking to otherr homeschoolers. My best friend is homeschooled too, and I talk to her about it. Do you have a friend that you can talk to?

I also went through a period where I was depressed from itt. I was always in my room crying and thinking about my hoplessness. It's OK to feel this way. I am now over those feelings though. Just focus on the positives.

Only a liitle while longer and you'll be done with yet another year. and, 2 more years and you'll be graduated. Just cuz you are having a hard time in something, it is not the end of the world!

Good Luck. And Stay positive!!
CALM DOWN sweetie. You need to see a counselor ASAP to help you get a grip and then you need to realize that while it is GOOD to advance, part of the beauty of homeschool is that you can also take MORE time if you want/need it. Let me know if I can help you, I homeschool my kids-it is OK to be ahead in some areas, but it is also OK to take a break and center yourself- PLEASE do not push yourself to breaking
When you are stressed and anxious your brain can not work efficiently and learning is more difficult. You are not stupid, you are just momentarily overwhelmed. Don't worry about how long it takes to catch up. If you take it a little bit at a time you will slowly and steadily get to where you want to be. It is not a race! Work on your problems, let your home life settle down a little, and everything will get much, much easier.

The hippocampus.org site that the pp mentioned is great, check it out!
What you described sounded very familiar to me. Although I also suffer from depression and anxiety disorders, when i was medicated for those alone my symptoms did not go away. I learned later on that I was ADD/ADHD. Many people think of ADD as just hyper, bad kids. I was always very well behaved and got good grades. However, I was never able to focus on anything. Ask your parents to take you to a psychologist to be screened for ADD.
You are home schooling, so how can you be behind?

You can work at your own pace, and adjust it to the changing needs that may arise.

Home schooling is all about individual attention, slowing down when needed, and focusing on the area's that need extra attention.

I would recommend taking a break, take a deep breath, re-evaluate and set up a schedule that will help you get back on track.

Even if it takes you five years to finish your high school program that is okay.

I would not tell you to go back to public school, that would defeat the whole purpose of getting you a program/schedule that is solely tailored to you, and your special needs.

Have your family help you set this up, or get someone to work on it with you until you feel comfortable enough to take charge of it yourself again.

You can also look into taking classes at a alternative school, or community college for the subjects that you need extra help with, many home schooled students take such classes while finishing their high school course work.
I know how you feel....been there.....send me an e-mail and tell me what you're working on right now. I'll do what I can to help out. Will be up for a little bit longer tonight, and back tomorrow.

24/7 Palpitations?

It never ceased to creep me out. I'm a melancholic so it's natural for me to be stressful, but there are moments when I'm not stressed and I still feel the palpitations . . . Weird? What's more amusing is that I've had it since I was fifteen. A few years have passed since then. And I normally do not intake caffeine, unless you include tea. I never drink coffee.

It's weird because I feel as though something's wrong with my heart and I'm eventually gonna have a heart failure (at the merciful age of se--I mean, eighteen).

Which also reminds me that I visited my family doctor concerning this issue approx. 8-9 months ago, and all that was said to me is that it's nothing to worry about. However, I only undergone one simple pulse test. I'm not exactly saying that I do not trust the words of a doctor. But in the end I'm an individual with little assurance of words spoken by only one person.

I'm sorry to trouble ye, dear members of this cute community. And thank you in advance.

24/7 Palpitations?getting late

Do you smoke? I had the palpitations, mine were totally down to smoking and caffeine

Safe limits of caffeine are thought to be 250-500mg per day. 1 cup of tea is between 85-100mg per mug. Coca cola is about 36mg per can. Coffee can be up to 210mg per mug.

Try cutting down the caffeine and if you smoke wean off them and see if this helps.

They can also be down to increased levels of adrenaline, this can be linked to stress and anxiety (both reactions produce excess adrenaline)

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I get them aswell sometimes it feels like they are coming all the time and then some days i get none at all.I have been told my heart is healthy but that does not help me freaking out.I dont drink or smoke and dont drink coffee so i would like to know what causes them, they a pain in the bum.
Your heart is beating occasionally in the wrong chamber and feels like it's missing a beat.

Don't worry you'll live, i know it hard to concentrate when get bad
It is not uncommon for some people to have a "skipped-heartbeat" once in a while. However, it should not be happening all the time, nor should you ignore your condition. You need to have a 12-lead EKG test done at the doctor. That is the one where they hook up the electrical leads to your chest and watch the heart's electrical activity. If your doctor won't do it, ask them to recommend someone who will.
Palpitations can be caused by anxiety (even when your head does not seem anxious or stressed).

It's not uncommon to get palpitatations when you are ready to lay down for the night.

If you are on any medication, this can also be a side effect.

The only sure fire way to determine if it has a medical basis, is to get a workup. Years ago I had palpitations and I was told all the time it was stress. I didn't feel stressed.

After I had an echocardiagram it was determined I had a MVP (Mitral Valve Prolapse) as millions of people do. It's pretty common.

But, at 18 in good health---you may not get a cardiologist to run all of these expensive tests.

Prior to the MVP diagnosis I was put on Inderal and to this day I am still on it.
Eat fewer cheeseburgers %26amp; fries.
A deficiency in vitamin B12 will produce symptoms such as heart palpitations and chest pains,excessive sweating, excessive urination and dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, headaches and migraines, fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells, fainting and loss of balance, depression, tingling and prickling and numbing sensations in the outer extremities, insomnia and constipation, irritability and moodiness and an inability to think clearly ....Quite scary actually if you don't realise the vitamin factor.

Eat more foods rich in this vitamin ie: organ meats such as lambs fry and kidneys, skimmed milks and cheeses, fish and eggs.

If you are lactose intolerant or vegetarian then it is really important that you supplement your diet with a multi B complex tablet on a daily basis.

Things that could be robbing you of your precious B complex of vitamins are :- eating too much protein, alcohol, eating too much tinned food, antiobiotics, antidepressants, penicillin, prednisone and aspirin.

Also, try to cut back on drinks such as caffeine, tea, sodas and soft drinks as they are all B complex thieves.

Take a multi B complex tablet including all the B's ie: B1, B2 B3, B5, B6 and B12 as they work best synergistically (together).

The B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning.

The B complex of vitamins is a water soluble complex and as such our bodies can neither store or produce them. Therefore we need to ingest them on a daily basis or suffer the consequences as you unfortunately are......... a good point to make here is that if you are deficient in vitamin B12 you would therefore also be deficient in iron as iron also needs vitamin B12 to be properly assimilated by the body and hence you would be displaying iron deficiency anemia symptoms ie; fatigue and exhaustion.

When you take your daily supplement ensure that you take it with some type of calcium rich food ie: low fat cheese or milk or a calcium supplement as B12 needs calcium to be properly assimilated by the body........... ensure you also get enough sunshine (vitamin D) or eat cold water fishes such as tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting as calcium needs enough vitamin D to be effectively absorbed!! quite a handfull of information here ........ sorry it's a bit long winded but you need to know all this.

When our bodies are placed under added stress such as sickness, relationship dramas, new job, school studies or just daily life really, the B complex of vitamins are usually the first group to get used up and we therefore need to adjust our intake accordingly.

When you are getting any stress related symptoms or any of the above mentioned symptoms simply take another B tablet. As they are water soluble our bodies will simply excrete any excess in our urine.

Drink loads of fresh filtered water too as the happiest and healthiest body will always be the most hydrated one.

Good health to you ?

CHEERS

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you are troubling anyone,i used to get them all the time i thought i was layed back,they would just come on,it did used to worry me and thought i was going to have a heart atack,there is a differnce from palpitations and fast heart rate i had both,i went for all the heart tests when my heart used to go at 200 beats a min,this wasnt all the time maybe once every month or so,that was diagnosed as svt which is serious if it is supriventical tachacadia,the palpitations are completly different they can be caused by stress being tierd,caffine enen in tea i went on decafe, alcohol ,medication also menopause palpatations arnt serious your pulse can feel iregula i do know how you feel i still can get them now when i am tierd i went on the net when i had answered the questio and got this information for you

The heart needs its normal environment to work well. If there are changes within or outside of the body, the heart's electrical system can be affected.

From within the body, abnormal levels of electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and calcium can cause palpitations. Anemia and hyperthyroidism are also a potential causes of palpitations.

We live in a very chemical world, and many of the substances we put into our body appear to be adrenalin to the heart, and thus makes it irritable. Common stimulants include:

caffeine,

tobacco,

alcohol,

over the counter medications: pseudoephedrine found in cold preparations and some herbal medications, including ma huang

illicit drugs, cocaine being the most prevalent, although PCP and marijuana, among others, can cause palpitations as well.

The use of some prescription medications needs to be monitored, since their side effects can cause palpitations. Asthma medications like albuterol inhalers or theophylline and thyroid replacement medications are common causes of palpitations.

Times of stress can increase adrenalin levels in the body and cause rapid heart beats. These are physiologic and may be due to exercise, , or emotional stressors.

hope this helps you

all the best
I had palpitations too, for years. I even ended up having an operation that didn't help. Then I discovered that if I take the food supplement magnesium every day (and take care what I eat), I have no more trouble. Doctors should know about this, but usually don't.

Other than that I would take a good multi vitamin and mineral supplement and eat healthy food.

Try decaffinated tea and to stay off chocolate and licorice.

How can I make myself feel better?

I'm alone on Thanksgiving, I hate the holidays, it's getting darker outside all the time and I've been getting depressed lately. It's been a rough month and I'm moving in a week so I'm really stressed out. Last night I got in a fight with the guy I'm seeing, and now I don't know where things stand. I couldn't stop crying all day and I don't even know why I'm so sad. I do things like exercise, blog, go out with friends, call my mom, and take salt baths to make myself feel better but it's just not cutting it this time. Does anybody have any other ideas?

This happens to me every year around the holidays. During the spring, summer, and beginning of fall I'm always happy all the time. I don't even have moments of feeling down during that time of year, but when the end of November hits, I become in some serious emotional pain for some reason. I just want it to end!

How can I make myself feel better?headache

Look up seasonal affective disorder - SAD.

Means you get depressed during the times of the year when there's not as much light, so wintertime.

You can treat it with lightboxes and stuff.

Sometimes it's called "winter depression" or "winter blues"

Here are some random sites with info on it:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en%26amp;q=w...

http://www.outsidein.co.uk/sadinfo.htm

http://www.nosad.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_af...

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Invite some friends over for a nice Thanksgiving dinner or maybe a movie. You're going through a tough time; of course you're feeling sad. Hanging out with friends and having a few good laughs and good food will certainly help. Fall and winter are dreary seasons and it's a smart idea that we have so many holidays to keep us busy during them.

Good luck to you!
Sounds to me like you just need to understand the meaning of life (our real purpose) This world is called Maya or illusion which is temporary and full of misery. If one wants to be actually happy and get out of this miserable condition and illusion the quickest and easies way is to chant the maha mantra (The Great Mantra for deliverance) Also read the Book The Universal Path to Enlightenment by Stephen Knapp. Everything is there for your upliftment

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Say it loud enough to hear each syllable and at least 108 times. for more info. Read Bhagavad Gita As it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada
It's called 'SADS' Seasonal Affective Disorder Syndrome. I have it too.....short days....less sunlight....affects brain chemistry. Now they have special lights that help. Check the internet for Seasonal Affective Disorder and you will find all the information about this disorder that believe it or not, is not too uncommon.
Holidays are meant for better life.If you are alone on the Thanks giving why don't you not inviting some friends or neighbors.Did you find out the real cause of fighting with the guy? The only things you need is Love or the person who really care for you.All the four season if you are feeling sadness-Listen the Donna Summers album- Four season of love.
Feel better about yourself....Join Toastmasters International they know how to do it.

Advice please!!!!!!!!!?

Make a long story short my husband and I got a divorce almost 4 years ago over money and family issues, I got married again he didn't. Back in June he came to me all teary eyed wanting me back ( he knew my new hubby and I were having issues). He went on and on about it being better this time and looking for rings etc. Well I came back and now he tells me he loves me daily but there is no more discussion about marriage or the future and the same issues with his family are still there. My mom is close to him and says he is just being cautious but I feel like he is using me to get out of childsupport and to have the kids here 24/7. He treats me good, is a great dad and we are happy for the most part but I need marriage and to feel like he is really committed to this. Am I wrong here or what it has been almost 7 months since I came back. He knows I need medical insurance which he can get at work but wont committ to anything. I have MS and the stress is getting to me. HELP

Advice please!!!!!!!!!?plays

Go with your gut, you are usually right! Stick with it and be strong!

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yer married -forgitaboutit
You are married to another man...You need to work on your marriage.....How is it that your ex came to know that you are having problems with your husband? At any rate....you will be creating another big mess by leaving your husband to go back with your ex....he is an ex for a reason right? Try to remember that!
First of all no man would be with a women for the kids or to get out of child support!

They may brag and say that but if he is with you HE LOVES YOU!

And look you left him before he is afraid of loosing you again!

He does not want to risk marriage until he knows in his heart your his again!

Your very blessed to have a man that loves you that much!

Stop feeling insecure I wish that would have happen to me!
"Should I Try to Get Back

Together With My Ex?"

Is getting back with your ex boyfriend

or girlfriend the best thing for you?

Should you, or should you not, get back together with your ex girlfriend or ex boyfriend?

If you are considering this question you obviously WANT your ex back but a part of you may have some nagging doubts and concerns about the sensibility of getting back together. In other words, you are split down the middle and unsure about how to proceed.

My purpose in writing this article is simply to get you considering the right questions since, obviously, I can't answer this question for you. However, the right questions will bring you out of the endless loop of:

"Should I get back together with ________? I don't know!"

...and help you to make the best decision in the end.

Also, you should know that I don't have an agenda. Sometimes people assume that just because I've written a book on how to get back together with an ex that I have some sort of bias and think that everyone should try to get back their ex. This is certainly not the case. I want what is best for you. For some people the best thing is to NOT get back together with their ex. Other people should be with their ex's and a little relationship work is all it will take for things to be perfect.

Here are some of the most important questions that you can ask yourself:

1.) ARE YOU DOING THIS ONLY BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HAVE THEM?

It's wired into our human nature... we want what we can't have. We are drawn to the unattainable. We desire what's just outside our reach... whether it's good for us or not.

You need to consider that you may be reacting from a sense of loss. It may not be the only reason you want your ex back but it's probably part of the reason. Try to figure out how much of you wanting to get back together with your is you is really just "wanting what you can't have" syndrome... if nothing else it will make you aware of it so that you can better separate your desire from the decision making process.

2.) WERE THEY GOOD FOR YOU?

When asked why they liked their ex, many people will rattle off a list of great qualities the person has... they were smart, attractive, kind, etc.

Someone can have many positive qualities - they could be successful, good-looking, nice, the perfect humanitarian - but excellent qualities do not necessarily translate to compatibility. Even the best of personality characteristics usually have a downside.

As an illustrative example, let's consider success. Success is a great thing. But, success in any area usually requires a certain amount of effort, focus, and time. That translates to less available effort, focus, and time spent on you. If having a lot of quality time, availability, and attention are important to you then maybe the cons of success outweigh the pros.

3.) DID THEIR POSITIVE QUALITIES OUTWEIGH THEIR NEGATIVE?

Nobody's perfect. But, it's not unreasonable (at all) to expect a relationship partner to have more good qualities than bad qualities. In fact, this is a pretty low standard. If you can't honestly, confidently say yes then it's a very good indication that you should not try to get back together with your ex. It's also likely that your reasons for wanting to get back together with them are unhealthy and motivated by self-destructive intentions.

4.) IS IT POSSIBLE THAT SOMEONE ELSE OUT THERE WILL HAVE THE SAME POSITIVE QUALITIES... WITHOUT THE NEGATIVE QUALITIES?

There is no denying that your ex has positive qualities. I'm sure that's why you were drawn to them in the first place. The issues about whether you should get back together with them lie in their bad qualities.

It's good to consider the possibility that in the millions of single people in your age group, there may be someone that has exactly what you like and lacks all the stuff you don't care for. Of course, it's impossible to meet even a sliver of those millions of eligibles but it can be helpful to give this some consideration so that you don't get stuck in the "_______ is the only person I could ever love" train of thought.

5.) IF YOU GET BACK TOGETHER WHAT WILL YOU DO TO ENSURE THAT THE ISSUES THAT LED TO BREAK UP DON'T CAUSE PROBLEMS AGAIN?

The purpose of this question is two-fold. First, it's meant to make you consider whether or not the problems that you had are actually problems that have a solution. Is it even possible to fix what was wrong with the relationship?

The other purpose is to give you an idea of what it's going to take to make this relationship work. Is the solution simple? Is it complex and difficult? I'm not saying that the relationship is only worth a certain amount of effort. I just want you to be aware of what you are getting into.

7.) IS YOUR EX WILLING TO WORK ON THE RELATIONSHIP?

There is only so much that one person can do to keep a relationship together. If the other person isn't willing to take responsibility for and handle their 50% then it's not a good situation for you to be in. You'll have problems, you'll be unhappy.

If your ex didn't seem willing to work on the relationship before then it's highly unlikely that they will this time around... especially if they were the one that broke up with you.

Earlier I told you that it's not important to me whether or not you choose to get back together with your ex... I just want you to make the best decision. And, perhaps this is the most definitive question you can ask yourself... "Is getting back together with my ex what is best for me?"

If you have given due consideration to each of these questions and feel that you should get back together with your ex then it's likely that it would be a good decision. If, however, you have nagging doubts I think that you should hold off on pursuing your ex until your more confident that you should.

If you'd like to get back together with your ex you can learn more about my ebook by clicking here.
I assume you got a divorce so you could go back to this guy? Now that you have gone that far and have moved in without settling any prior issues, he has no reason to marry you or solve previous problems. If it doesn't work he can leave, then repeat the same cycle. Doesn't sound to me like the two of you are deeply committed or you wouldn't think all he wants is to get out of child support etc.

Move out and if he wants to try again he will do it right next time.
you are married so concentrate on your marriage.
Be patient
So use the only tool you got. "you want me to stay, then let's get married." is the only card you've got. You give him the assurance that you aren't going to run away during the next fight and that you will get some mood meds to help offset some of the negative effects of MS.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Okay, apart from possibly getting blisters or a sore feet cos I'm a size 5 . . . I'm in a job that I have a couple of years' experience but people who are usually really good at this job are either in their 50's with a lot of experience or at least have a legal background, neither of which I have.

My boss, wanting to give me an opportunity to learn new things, has put me in a position I'm totally unqualified for, this is in addition to the job I'm currently doing.

I recently got a $20k pay rise because our company got listed. But I am still ill equipped to handle this other position that's been assigned to me, a position I did not ask for, and he is well aware that I don't have any experience in. Due to all these reporting deadlines, I don't even have time to figure out how to do this new job properly, let alone my current role. I have absolutely no guidance and am just fumbling around really. I'm mega stressed and experiencing insomnia. I've told the boss I'm struggling.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?ms stress

i would have sex with the director and then sue him for sexual harrassment and get him fired then quit my job and become a Stripper .... but that's just what I would do if I were a girl ......

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Go to your boss and tell him that you know the coordinator has someone else in mind to do the job and you feel that your not ready to take on something that you have to learn on your own. Tell him you feel like your being set up to fall on your face and your stressed out and can't sleep. Ask to give the experienced person the job and you learn it and double team the job. Good luck!
Your Boss obviously has faith in your ability to do the job, or at least learn as you go. If they have given you this responsibility, knowing you knew nothing about it, then it's a fact they will help you along with any questions you may have. Don't stress about it. You will be on top of it soon enough. Then you will wonder why you ever stressed about it so much. It may take a bit, but hang in there. It sounds like a great opportunity for anyone.
This is way too long for P%26amp;S
Your boss is giving you an opportunity to see if you can make the grade. If I were you I would give it my best shot. The thing you need to do is hook-up with a mentor (i.e., someone to show you the ropes). I am sure there are some people in the organization willing to help but you have to step to the plate and ask remembering to swallow your pride. Nothing wrong in asking co-workers for help as long as you put forth the right attitude.
Wow.

Though I don't look through Life with "rose-lenses,"

I Am an optimist, and believe that it's all about

Possibilities.

I'm of the belief that in our lives those Great,

Pleasant Surprises which have suddenly

made themselves part of our realities

can be--at times--foreseen or planned.

What I mean is this:

If it is possible, find someone in your field

who is either in Your "position", the one

you say you're ill at ease with or, someone

who's in your boss's position, and pitch

what you've written here.

I know what it is to need to 'get out,'

but simultaneously, if you think there

IS that chance you can do a crashcourse

72-hour turnaround with a word or

several of wisdom/kindness/guidance

from Someone in a congruent

spot, why not give it a shot?

Perhaps "third scenario" would be they'd

be on top of matters and be able to link

you to another option, a more suitable

work.

THAT would fulfill Everyone's happiness,

of which you'd mentioned.

Hope I've helped.
If i was a girl i would stay at home and play with myself all day...!

Pregnancy and high school.?

Its my senior year and i'm halfway done. I'm a little over 5 months pregnant. I come in late instead of missing whole days, I get so sick sometimes I can't get out of bed... but never hours late... maybe 10-20 mins. I have a note from my doctor saying that, "Yes, she's pregnant." but they said it doesn't matter I should ride the bus. They keep giving me detentions and suspensions and took my driving privileges away. So now I have to be ready at 630a and riding the bus.

Wtf.

I'm getting to the point where I'm feeling as though it's not worth the trouble and I can just do it later. I know, very stupid. But i'm not stressing myself out or my baby for things I can't control right now. Is homeschooling a good option, or should I just stick it out and take the suspensions and whatnot.

I have a gut feeling that it's not exactly right for them to just throw out my doctors note when if it said flu, it would be a different story.

I don't know. I'm acting out right now on my frustrations.

Pregnancy and high school.?binoculars

You have several options that you can look into.

Getting a GED, passing the test to get a GED would make things easier because you would completely done with school already.

Home schooling would also help, you could stay at home and complete high school as long as your parents, another family member as a teacher would be a great idea. Or you could look into getting a tutor to help you.

Alternative schools (schools for pregnant high school girls) are a good place to look into. They understand that you are pregnant and are a lot more easy going about things. Almost all larger cities have these types of schools.

Hope this helps. Keep your head up you are doing the right thing by finishing school. It will help you and your baby in the future.

Pregnancy and high school.?violin opera theater

Stop blaming everyone else for your poor choices.

It's time to suck it up and get to class on time. Get to bed early and set your alarm a little earlier so you'll have time to get going in the morning.

If you cannot handle getting to high school on time how are you going to deal with raising an infant?
I would call the Board of education to see what they can do for you, perhaps they can send someone to your house?

Either way, I would report the principal for Discriminating against you because your Pregnant,

Similar to that of a racist, or sexual orientation

Eg, What diffrent treatment and circumstance would a teacher receive or NOT receive if she were pregnant,

That JOBS allow special circumstances for pregnant and disabled women,

That other than a MEDICAL problem,

you are doing well in school,

that Because you are Pregnant, you are being treated MORE harshly than that of other students, and that you feel THIS IS A Special circumstance that should allow you to NOT be penalized excessively,

Real life is NOTHING LIKE SCHOOL

You could choose the hours of your Job, the type of job Ect

I would also say that the system is set up to FAIL pregnant students,

they create and enviornment that is NOT conducive nor receptive to tolerance, understanding and encoraging a students sucess,

A principal is there to ensure that a student with SPECIAL NEEDS receives special treatment/ educational privledges

In the real World you would be able to park in the front,

even grocery stores, have infant parking, What does the school offer,

( If hey say sometihng about unmarried students not being pregnant)

Great then say :

sounds discrimanatory to ME,

I wish your mother would step up and help you out a little

M
maybe you should have at least graduated high school before you got pregnant.... lol I can't believe you got a note from the doctor.... kids these days
If you're a senior, check out GED.

See if you can take the GED test so you can be finished with high school now.

If not, you do need to keep doing the high school thing - your baby needs you to have a high school diploma so you can continue on and build a better future...your baby does not need you to be a high school drop out.

You don't know about stress yet - it's only going to get more stressful for you - get on the bus at 6:30 if you have to.
If you cannot even make it to school on time, how are you gonna handle motherhood?

The challenges haven't even began for you, so you might as well step up to the plate now.

You will be fine, just be responsible for your own actions, take care of yourself and your baby and be a good mother. Good Luck!
I dropped out of high school and I have always regretted it. Even though I did get my GED later. You are sooo close, try to hang in there. Maybe instead of a Dr note saying your pregnant, the Dr could give you something to curb your sickness (assuming that its morning sickness or just fatigue) that way you wont be late everyday. Think of it like this...If you were already out of school and going to a job 5 mos pregnant they would NOT be 100% leanient with you just cause you're pregnant. They may fire you for being tardy!
Have you tried talking to the principal in a mature and informative way? The key to getting anyone to side with you is to try to explain yourself calmly and to be able to provide enough information so they can see your side. If that doesn't work, perhaps have another adult come in and talk to them.

Have you looked into any night school programs offered by your high school? That might be another option.

You're right; finishing school is very important. I would discourage you from trying to quit, as many people who leave school don't bother to go back. And it will be harder to go back when you have a kid to take care of.

It's horrible that schools are functioning this way. I've had friends in such situations and it was just easier for them to drop out. They now regret it. I'm sorry I can't tell you exactly how to get you to finish school, because it is hard, but I would keep trying to talk to the administration.
I just graduated high school in May of 2007. I had found out I was pregnant the August before that. I had a lot of problems during my pregnancy. I ended up switching to Cyesis, a high school program for pregnant girls they are thoughout the country.

Homeschooling is also a serious option if you talk to a guidance counselor. If you get put on bed rest in Cyesis they automatically set you up with a at home teacher.

Either way my daughter was born in March and I still graduated with my class as saluatatorian.

If you have any other questions about things let me know, my daughter is now ten months old so it wasn't very long ago I was in your situation.
First of all, your doctor should have written a better note than just saying "Yeah, she's pregnant." Go back to the doctor and try to get a better note. Secondly, these are the consequences for being IRRESPONSIBLE and getting pregnant while you're IN HIGH SCHOOL. Your school is only doing what they feel is right. WHY should you be allowed to go to school late everyday without consequences JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE PREGNANT? Being pregnant does NOT make you any better than anyone else. YOU are still subject to the same RULES as everyone else at that school. Unless your doctor gives you a better note stating your limitations because of your condition, you will either have to ACCEPT your school's rules and their consequences or quit school and get your GED.
I don't know what to tell you. My principal kicked me out of my school when I was a pregnant senior. Nicely tho. About the morning sickness try putting crackers or dry breakfast cereal by your bed at night and eat it before you even sit up. and try eating a high protien snack before you go to bed.

About them being jerks. How its looked at is your pregnant not sick, deal with it. Even when your working, If your having morning sickness to the point that its interfering with your job, like your always 10-20 mins late you get told to get up earlier and work around it. And it isn't just men that have this attitude either. Some of the most unsympathetic people i've met have been women, cause they've been there and pushed past it themselves.

Basically what I'm trying to tell you, is that you don't have the flu, your about to bring a baby into this world, so people expect you to act like an adult and take responsibility for the situation. I feel your pain, but really no one else is going to.

From personal experience, I didn't go back to school after I had my baby. I got my ged because I figured that I only had two required credits left and five electives, what was the point. The point is I have had so many jobs flat out tell me they don't accept applications from people with a ged, they have to have at least a high school diploma. colleges require extra tests and essays. If you have the baby before you finish school, talk to your counselor. There are schools set up for teenage moms. They're great programs. You should ask your counselor about them, maybe you can get into one now. They're set up to work around whats going on in your life, and they understand your situation better than a regular school would. Oh and it really is easier to go to school/college when they are still young and you don't have to help with homework while your trying to do yours. Best of luck.
Well a baby is a very important thing you need to talk with your school consular and tell them and make sure they understand! You need to be health for your baby. If you want I would side for you and talk to ur consuler for you also if you want to do it your self tell him he should set you 504 plan which would help you alot talk to him or her about it and if you still want help let me know!
Go back to your doctor and get a different note. It cannot simply say you are pregnant, it has to state your limitations and such. Maybe you should do online high school, or an ALC or something. Good Luck!
Pregnancy and going to high school is really tough. I found out I was pregnant a few weeks before school started of last year, I decided to go to an alternative school for my pregnancy to ease stress. If you don't know what an alternative school is, it's a school that you can work at your own pace. Work on courses by yourself. Though there will always be the issue of being late, hopefully you just get an understanding teacher. You could even look into finding a school that are for girls like you. I know where I am they have them. I didn't go to them while I was pregnant but am now finishing my high school at a school for young mothers. There is support out there and it is your job to find it. Good luck I know how it is, I have been there. Congrats on your baby!

How do i know if i have pms?

i was on the implanon for 1 year and i had it taken out because of servere wieght gain and it got me down at times. although i had the implant taken out i miss it because i never felt stressed and never suffered from what i think i have 'PMS' now i'm on cerrezette to help balance my hormones but i've been on this pill for 5 months and my periods are very irregular and i'm VERY stressed, always confussed what i'm thinking, always finding problems with my partner ( which i very much love) which he can't help and always deppressed about everything. i really want to get whatever this is cured because this isn't me and i don't want my bf to end up hating me i really love him and don't want to hurt him anymore! ( also i never no when my periods they come and go all the time). thanks to anyone who can help. xx

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Hi i know how you feel i was on the pill %26amp; i got pms really bad so i had to come off it i was just like you i must of made my parteners life hell all the time i was snapping his head off, my periods was the same to what pill are you on?

I had the implanon fitted last night and it has made me ill all day i noticed you you said you had this and you had weight gain i hope you dont mind me asking but how much did you gain did you have any other symptoms?

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if this is happening at other times in your cycle and not a week before then it isnt pms. generally hormone treatments regulate hormones which are a cause of pms. it could be your on the wrong strength. pms is thought to be caused by lack of progesterone. there is a link with hormones anyway. i did a presentation on pms for uni, and there are over 150 symptoms for pms, but the most popular treatment is the contraceptive pill. either way you shouldnt be feeling like you do so go back to the doctors and discuss your options.
Here is list of symptoms which may happen due to estrogen dominance (PMS)

http://www.ylcf.org/hormone-imbalance/06...

Miriam wrote her story in 1997 and revised it in 2002.

Stress --%26gt; Hormone Imbalance --%26gt; "Health Issue"

Perhaps your source of stress is due to the implanon.

You may wish to do the on line hormone tests at www.hormoneprofile.com or www.johnleemd.com

If as I suspect they recommend you obtain hormones please have a saliva test done see www.npis.info or www.salivatest.com. A saliva test will check out active hormones something that blood tests do not.

If a hormone is suggested by the saliva test please take the dose suggested. Size 10 shoes are not twice as good if you have size 5 feet.

The WHO (World Health Organisation) uses saliva tests.

A transcript of a John Lee talk http://www.keepsmilin.com/transcriptdrle...

I have transcribed John Lee's December 2002 %26amp; %26amp;June 2003 talks

http://uk.geocities.com/willim_walker@bt...

Any of these talks explain why for active hormone levels a blood test is worthless. Blood tests find hormones, but they are the ones on their way out of the body. They are not the active hormones.

Search the web for "natural progesterone pms" and you will find many pages

e.g.

http://www.progesterone.co.uk/index.cfm?...

http://www.progesterone.co.uk/index.cfm?...

However I would rely on a saliva test to confirm the requirement for progesterone or any other hormones.

There is a list of doctors at www.npis.info who are aware of the benefits of natural progesterone they may be more helpful than your GP. Maybe you are about to educate your GP before using the hormones.

In countries other than the UK there are doctors knowledgeable about natural progesterone and other hormones

Natural progesterone means natural to humans i.e. identical to that produced by the human body.

For a good explanation of how vital natural progesterone is to humans see

http://www.hormoneprofile.com/howhormone...

and other pages on this site

Wild yam is that Wild Yam the body will not convert it to progesterone. Also do not take fake/synthetic progesterone/progestins manufactured by the drug companies they will be of NO benefit.

After having done a saliva test any progesterone you buy must be natural progesterone USP. USP means United States Pharmacopoeia.

If you skip to the end of http://uk.geocities.com/willim_walker@bt... there is a good summary -- 22 Susan Aschoff - St Petersburg Times Summary

Hope this assists you..
Does everything your boyfriend say drive you mad or make yo cry? That's PMS

Am i pregnant?

I鈥檓 really freaked out. My period is 12 days late. For about a little more than the past week my lower back has kind of hurt and my lower stomach has to, like near my bladder area, in the middle. Today it seemed to hurt a good bit when I had to pee. My back seems to only hurt when I sit down. My breasts are tender and seem like swollen, almost. My stomach feels really bloated and it looks like it too. Last week there was a lot of white-ish sometimes yellowish discharge, today there was a really white substance that came out. I鈥檓 still a virgin. But a little over 2 weeks ago I had oral sex and our clothes came off. I was pretty careful not to get it near my area, and I didn鈥檛, but I鈥檓 not sure if any semen was near there, like by my hands or anything? But I made sure my hands were whipped off before I touched anywhere near there. I鈥檓 pretty sure his hands weren't wet or anything from it. But later it got on my stomach, and dripped downward, but I had pants on by then. So I think it stopped at my pants line. Maybe I'm just freaking out. I鈥檓 really stressed about it, and this is always in my mind now, because I think I could be鈥 haven鈥檛 eaten as much as I have been or probably should. I鈥檝e also been exercising 3 days a week too.

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IF YOU DIDNT HAVE INTERCOURSE YOU ARE NOT AND CANNOT BE PREGNANT
If no semen got close to your "area" while you were naked, then you can't be pregnant. If you have any doubts about where his semen went, then get a cheap drugstore pregnancy test.
Take breath, relax, and take a test if you are unsure at all. You will not really know until then. Stress, exercise, and diet can all effect menstruation.

They have dollar store tests that work just as well as EPT and others. Try one of those.

Also, make very sure you know where the semen is if you do not want to get pregnant. Him touching it and touching you there could do it too. It all depends how fertile you are and what your ovulation schedule is.
Most likely not, but I guess it could happen.

First off, pregnant women's backs hurt becasue they have huge stomaches and they are carring around about 20-30 extra pounds. So, your back hurting would not have anything to do with you being pregnant at this point, you would be at most like two weeks, right?

Second, the only way you are really going to know before you get your period is to take an at home test or go to the doctor.

If it doesn't come in a few days, go to a store with a U-scan and bite the bullet.
omg....whats with kids and sex these days? other things can make you happy, like A LIFE.
If your underweight that could be the cause of a delay in your period and also remember, delays are kinda common so don't worry about it too much.

However if your missed period exceeds 20 days I would consult a doctor or even take a pregnancy test, just in case.

Relax. Breathe and hope for the best.
One word: Ew. Well, it's unlikely that you're pregnant and you probably wouldn't get symptoms of pregnancy that soon even if you were pregnant. So you should definitely see a doctor.

BTW Technically you wouldn't be considered a virgin.
you possibly could be get a pregnancy test
ur not pregnate

ur mind just thinks u r
I doubt you are pregnant and ignore the person who called you a whore.

Your period is probably late because you are stressed out. This is so common. Your symptoms sound like the symptoms of PMS. If it's really bothering you take the test.
Get a test and find out. If you are good luck!!!!
LOL is this for real?
very unlikely. its very normal to freak out the first time you do anything. If it doesnt come in a few days take a pregnacy test.

Easing my mind about next semester?

Alright I'm going to be starting my sophmore year of college this fall, and I'm already soo stressed about it. My major is accounting, and I kind of missed the boat last year with managerial and financial accounting. I know it's because I hardly ever did the homework [because all my life I got straight A's with no effort, so I was expecting college to be the same...I was wrong!! Also accounting is different than the "bookkeeping" they taught in high school]. Anyways I'm already stressing about next year....does anyone have any tips on how to not be so worried about it? Do you think if I put the proper time and effort into my classes I'll be okay, even though I kind of slipped through last year by getting help from everyone?

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great news! you're only going to be a sophomore! you will have plenty of time to make up what you missed. my roommate majored in accounting and you should really get yourself on a schedule of when to read, do homework, etc. it's very helpful coming from someone who made the same mistake as you. if you fall behind anymore this year just plan on taking some summer classes next summer (some community colleges still have summer classes that you can register for) just be aware that summer classes are very intense since they have to pack an entire semester into a few short weeks. If summer classes aren't for you then just plan on overloading spring semester or taking more credit hours than you normally would.

one more suggestion, pick ONE hour a day to just sit there and read your textbook or whatever it is you need to do and i promise you'll be better off than if you just do your assignment and turn it in. you'll feel better about yourself too! GOOD LUCK!

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Sounds like your stress is a mix of guilt and remorse about what you did (and did not) do as a freshman. But it also sounds like you are smart and capable, so let the stress go.

Learn from your mistakes and don't make them again. Some suggestions: maybe take a little lighter course load and concentrate on doing as well as possible to bring your grades up. Plan right from the beginning to have better study habits -- you know what didn't work already so don't let yourself slip into the same bad habits.

Find a study buddy who is serious -- doesn't need to be in the same major, just someone who studies carefully and thoroughly and make study dates with that person.

Pick a spot in the library or somewhere on campus where you purposely go to STUDY and go there on a set routine -- every day if possible. If you are there and you find your mind wandering, get up and take a brief walk or get a coffee but DO NOT sit there and chat on the phone or surf the web or anything else. You want to train yourself that this space means "focus and study."

You can do it. Lots of people start off slowly but many of them go on to become very good students. Keep busy with other things this summer so you aren't obsessing or you'll make yourself crazy. Or maybe go through some of your texts and exercises from last year and redo them thoughtfully and thoroughly so you'll be primed for the new year in the fall.
College is like a full time job; you have to do the work. You'll be fine, but you DEFINITELY have to put in the time. If you make the decision to commit to that now, then the stress will start to melt away because you'll know what you need to do to be successful. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
if you're taking classes that are a continuation of the classes you didn't do so well in, I definitely recommend brushing up on those before the semester starts - go over the chapters from last semester, go over your notes, etc. when the new semester starts, if you're having trouble, meet with your professors/TAs during office hours, don't be afraid to use the tutoring center and study study study. I would guess in a major like accounting the classes build off each other, so if you are lost in one class, you'll be even more lost in the next one. so make sure you really learn the material.

I kind of struggled during my first year of college too because I breezed through high school. luckily by my sophomore year I learned how to study in college and my grades improved and I ended up graduating with honors but just barely. so definitely take your studying seriously. school comes first. your tuition is an awful lot of money to waste if you're not going to get everything you can out of it.

My baby's coming soon, what should i do!?

my baby's due date is july 3, and i don't think i'm ready for a baby!!! i know for a fact i am not going to get an abortion or put it up for adoption because it's my baby i just can't cope with the fact that there is ging to be tremendous pain! should i go natural or go for the epideral? i just hate needles! i know that me and my boyfriend are responsible enough to raise this baby, however the only problem is that i'm pregnant with my x-husband's baby and we were going though a divorce when i found out i was pregnant and i don't know if my boyfriend will love this child like i want him to(we have been going for 8 months). i'm really stressed and i want this baby to come out but if i am stressed and the baby feels it she won't come out and i will have to have her on my hands and knees!!!! i don't know what to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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honey relax!! if you cant handle the pain//i dont think the needle will bother you!! honey i bet you will Be great mom!! believe ME have a 4 month old and now it comes second nature to take care of them!! good luck!!

My baby's coming soon, what should i do!?ballet theater opera theaterYou need to talk with an expert who can help you work through your stress. Forget about ex-husband and boyfriend for now. Focus on the little one . Other problems can be resolved later. Relax so your baby can have a great beginning. Remember everyone has a guardian angel . Report It


ok according to your profile your 16............so why would you have a husband!?
ditto last answer
If your b/f loves you he will love the baby also. Have the baby natural it will be well worth it. I had two kids one with the epideral that hurt like HELL anyways and another without anything and still hurt like hell. But at the end you wont even care how much it hurt when your holding that butiful child in your arms.
Whoooaaa honey calm yourself.

Keep yourself busy. Make sure your house is clean, you have a good supply of easy to prepare meals, pack your hospital bag, make sure everything is ready for baby-diaper bag, nursery, car seat, etc.

The needles aren't that bad. I am terribly afraid of needles. Getting the IV was less than fun, but believe me-by the time it's time for the epidural, you won't care about the needle. When you get the epidural, they first numb the area with a small needle. When you get the actual epidural, all you feel is a bit of pressure. For me, it was well worth the relief (I had pitocin which made my contractions unbearable). Opting for medication is a purely personal choice. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty for getting it done or tell you you HAVE to.

Just remember-relax and enjoy this. I love my daughter dearly (she is five months) but from time to time I do miss being pregnant. And really, the second that baby is in your arms, you will forget everything!
WOW, u are a nervous wreck girl! But I dont blame u tho, sounds like u have a lot on your plate. And not to scare u, but due dates arent always accurate, u might have the baby next week! But anyways, during labor the doctor can tell u if the baby is in distress and u wont have to have him/her on your knees (LOL) And if u do decide to get the epideral, u dont even have to see the needle, I didnt see it when they gave it to me. Maybe U and your boyfriend should do something special before the baby comes, maybe a romantic evening at home or get a suite somewhere (close to home) and just relax. It would also be in your best interest to get as much sleep as you can so u can be well rested when the baby comes.
Well, you sound VERY young to be going through something like this. It is WAY beyond any time for an abortion. I really think you need to start concentrating upon taking care of the baby, not who's going to play daddy. You need to be mommy %26amp; let what happens, happen. As far as labor goes, every one is different. You can't go into that delivery room with expectations, keep your options open to pain relievers. The baby will come when it's ready, you being stressed or not. Sounds like a bad situation your in, but like I said, your baby is first priority %26amp; your gonna have to grow up very fast.
take the epidural it doesn`t hurt very bad, after they have it in ..you will feel no pain from the birth and you will get to see you baby being born. have you decided who in going in with you?

ex-hubby or b/f . or who is going to cut the cord??
well first of all take it slow. Tell your boyfriend slowly and calmly that it's your ex-husbands child. tell him how you feel about him and this child and how you think he is going to feel about his child that is about to be born into a very ruff and horrible world. I think that you should take the natural way because in the end it will all turn out in a better way. That is good your not gonna kill the child or give it away , because your gonna go through the labor so i think that you should raise your child how you want it to be raise. Don't nobody know it like you know it. It seems like you have a very smart head on your neck. Also start a account for in the long run.
okj you need to sit down for a bit here,firstly i know how your feeling very anxiouse i have two babies,first time was easy 6 minutes it was over and done with no pain a small tiny baby boy,second time round i was absolutely terrified of labour and that made it worst,clear your head of those thoughts try to think the most positive you can,labour m ostly is painfull and all the rest,if in any time you feel that you dont want to go through with the natural thing ands you want an epidural then you have that choice i had one with my second and i swear by them that they are the most amazing thing ever created,when people give birth it is not always in the bed position of sitting up right many times it is on the floor,kneeled up or on a ball there are so many wasy you will know when your in the room what to do and how you will fel comfortable you dont have to put up with the pain if you dont want to,at the moment your bf might be mixed up feelings aboiut the baby,but once it is out he will cherish this child like no other and you watch he will be so protective of this child like his own dont let your ex get involved with the raising let your current beau be its father,you wont have to ask any questions or question your boy friend if he loves this child you will see for your self
Well if you are due July3 I do think abortion is out of the question at this point!!??.....Anyways, if your boyfriend loves you then he will love your baby. If he doesnt than leave him now. Dont let him become a part of your child's life if he is not going to stay in it. Your child already has a father you are no longer with, no need to complicate it further, ya know? As far as the natural birth, I have no idea, both of mine were C-sections, now that is PAIN!!! So just go in undecided, and when the time comes you will decide. No need to stress about something like that. And last but not least, it is amazing how you just know what to do once your child is out and you hear that first cry. Within days you can determine what he is crying for..they sound very different. Stop worrying!!! Everything will be okay. Good Luck
It sounds to me as if you've had NO PRENATAL CARE WHATSOEVER, because if you had, then someone would have discussed everything with you already--especially your options for giving birth.

Or maybe you ARE under a doctor's care, and you're just afraid of the pain, even if it's just a little needle prick? Gosh, I wish that I could be sympathetic, but y'know--some stuff in life just plain hurts, and there's no avoiding it. You can't go around being a big baby about stuff like this. Good grief, go for the epidural and stop whining about it, already. I can sympathize with the rest of your problems, but not with that one.

So now you've got a week to go, and you're freaking out. I think that it's way more than a little bit late to start freaking out about this NOW.

And why would you even write that abortion is a possibility when you're "about to pop"? OF COURSE, you would't abort, and no doctor in his or her right mind would do it for you at this stage, even if that was what you wanted (--which you don't). (Have you been listenting to those pro-life people? They often go around implying that stupid, selfish women commonly abort babies when they're just about to give birth. --And I'm like, "No! DUH! No woman in her right mind would carry something right up to the point of giving birth and then ask to get rid of it--not unless it's got very severe birth defects that she hadn't known about beforehand. Puh-LEEZE!")

Anyway, back to the point of this post:

If you don't have prenatal care, then get a doctor. --As in, **NOW!** If you don't have money, then there are all sorts of prenatal programs for indigent women, because society-as-a-whole has an interest in ensuring that all babies are born healthy--so they fund programs to make sure that pregnant women who are poor and/or who don't have health care get the care that they need. If you don't know where to go, then a good place to go is to the offices where the county that you live in has their health department. Just look up your county in the phone book. Or even look up the words "Health Department," and just call their switchboard.

Now, as for what to do with you baby once s/he's born: You can get free help from Social Services. If you're not yet ready to be a mother, then they can send someone over to help show you what you need to know. Or, alternately, you can put your baby into foster care until things get settled for you. And, if you change your mind and decide to adopt-out, I think you've got six months after the adoption to change your mind. You have all sorts of options, and there are all sorts of people in the government who are there to help you and your baby. After all, that's why we all pay taxes. It'd be great for you to get some benefits back from those taxes that you've been paying into all your life, no? So, as the Nike ad says, "Just Do It."
Calm down.

You're going to be okay.

Compared to the pain of labor, an epidural is nothing. I had one and it made labor a piece of cake. I closed my eyes so I could avoid the sight of the needle. I was fine.

The baby will come out on its own (usually) when it's ready. Then you'll wish you could stuff it back in...sometimes. LOL Enjoy your pregnancy. Raising 'em is the hard part.
you need to calm down stress isnt good for the baby. Your profile says ur 16. you shouldnt have a husband. Talk to your parents\

Abortion is out the question ifur due july 3rd.
Believe me, when you're in labor a needle will be the least of your worries. Everything will be fine and work out, just find the super hero inside of you and pull it out....;)
Everyone gets a little scared right before they have there baby. I did and I knew I wanted a baby. I have always been good with kids and my daughter is wonderful now. I don't like needles either but when you are pregnant they stick you soo many times I just got used to it. I had an epideral and was fine. You really don't think about the pain afterwards and it seems like nothing to you later. Don't stress, everything will be fine and you will make it through childbirth just fine. I had a bar that came over the end of the bed so I could squat and push until the baby was ready to come out and it made it easier. Ask your doctor if your hospital will have this convienece and tell him/her about your feelings and stresses.