# data[].attributes.body
Hey Terra,I need your help!

I heve a friend,that is very lonely . He does not talk to anyone and it makes me sad and not know how to help  her. When I'm home I think how she must be feeling the questions" in her head" : does anyone miss me ? I think this because we,teenagers, want  simply have a friend and I see that in the breaks and in classes she is alone without talking  to anyone.
How can I help her?

# data[].attributes.body
I have a friend who needs help. She is 16 years old and worries too much with her body. She thinks that if she loses weight, the boys will begin to like her.

What can I do to help?

Terra's answer

I am worried about your friend, too. Her attitude "If I lose weight then boys will like me" is an unhealthy attitude. This is exactly the kind of thinking that pushes girls into eating disorders.

Eating disorders can kill people! It is unlikely that she will listen to any advice that you give her because the negative feelings she has about her body are very strong and have been whit her for a long time. Here is some information about eating disorders, specifically ANOREXIA Read. Educate yourself. Share what you have learned with your friend.

I hope this helps. If not, you should talk to your mother about this and hopefully, your mother will talk to your friend's mother so your friend can talk to a counselor before she gets into a habit of not eating.

In friendship, Terra.

# data[].attributes.body
I'm Nicole and I'm 16, I'm an adolescent, and all teenagers have problems. The truth is that I'm living a too complicated situation for a 16 year old girl. I am pregnant. An unwanted pregnancy, it happened! I discovered it to two weeks ago. I told my boyfriend, my best friend, but I have not had the courage to tell my parents, I am afraid of their reaction. What will they think of me? And my school friends, what will they say? I will be looked aside, certainly. The questions are: What is the best way to tell my parents? How to deal with the comments of other people? Should I abort?

Terra's answer

I'm very sorry to hear that you are in this situation. I understand that you are scared and worried... about people's reactions and about being pregnant and having a baby at 16. But you cannot continue to hide the pregnancy from your parents. They need to know because you need their help! Please talk to your mom ASAP. You might say something like this: " Mom, I made a mistake and i need help. I am pregnant." Then close your mouth and listen to what you mom has to say. This will not be an easy conversation for your or for her, but you need to have this conversation. The sooner you have it, the sooner you and your parents can work together to think about your options. I hope this helps. Good Luck. In friendship, Terra.

# data[].attributes.body
I need your help!

I have a friend, for many years who is ruining his life without realizing it.

All, or almost all, his friends smoke and he always smokes with them.

I don't like it but I never gave much importance to this.

The problem is that, 2 or 3 months ago, he and his friends started smoking another type of things.

They smoke at evening parties. Because the environment is too heavy, they started smoking stronger stuff.

Since he started smoking, he is very different. He no longer spends so much time with me and just thinks of smoking with his new "friends''.

I don't know what I can do. I want him to let these things.

They are harmimg him , and at the same time, I'm losing my friend.

Help me! What should I do?

# data[].attributes.body
My cousin is addicted to drugs. She runs away from home at night and only gets back the next day in the morning,Now her belly is bigger and round, I think she's pregnant.

Help me she’s only fourteen!

# data[].attributes.body
I am here to ask for help. Some days ago,a friend of mine told me that he has a problem at home. His parents had argued a lot. I didn't know what to say.Please help me.I really want to help him

# data[].attributes.body
I have a problem with computer games. I like to play pc so much that I can't conciliate my studying time with my playing time . Sometimes I just want to go to my pc and not study.

# data[].attributes.body
What happens in families is very personal and private. The solutions to family problems can be complex. And often need the help of a counselor.
The best way you can help your friend is to be there to LISTEN when he wants to talk and to make sure that you do not talk about his family problems to anyone else. In other words, be a supportive and trusted friend.
He’s lucky to have you in his life!

# data[].attributes.body
I have a problem. I'm addicted to video games. I can't stop playing when I'm at home. How can I stop doing this to have more time to study at the weekends?

# data[].attributes.body
Hi,

Ihave friend in my class that is a victim of bulling. I would like to help her. What can I do to help?

# data[].attributes.body
I have a friend that suffers from anxiety because of the school pressur. Before tests he gets really nervous. He is always worried about school and he is always stressed and I'm worried about him and I want to help him relax. How can I help him?

# data[].attributes.body
I started drinking because my life is a great problem.At school I have lots of problems I have bad marks in all subjects my parents don´t help me.They only argue with me.I don´t know what to do, that´s why, I drink. What should I do? can you help me ?

# data[].attributes.body
Lately my friend from primary school has been hanging out with some older boys and I think he is taking drugs....what can I do?

# data[].attributes.body
My mom suffers from depression. She is always crying about everything and I lose my temper easily.

What can I do to help?

# data[].attributes.body
I am 15 years old and I have a problem. I can't sleep early but I don't know why and when I need to get up I can't do it in time . Can you help me ?

# data[].attributes.body
I've a friend that has a problem with her body image. She is anorectic.

She feels very bad.

What should I do to help her?

# data[].attributes.body
My boyfriend is too jealous, because my friends are boys and my friendship with them is too close but I always give him proofs of my love.

We argue a lot.

What can I do?

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
the teen survival guide to dating & relating

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Annie Fox/Hey Terra! - Teens - Hey Terra!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Teens have been writing to me since 1997 because I give good advice. If you've got a problem with friends, so-called friends, bf/gf, parents, anything that has you feeling confused... email me. I can help you sort things out. No matter what's going on, you always have choices.