The Advice Thread.

[moot]

what do you mean by serving wrong? i was never good at the over-head serves so i just hit it out of my open palm from like wasit / chest level, which should be acceptable (i was totally gun at it, they were better than most people's overhead serves). you can serve them really low and barely go over the net which makes them hard to reach.

[Quilava42]

what do you mean by serving wrong? i was never good at the over-head serves so i just hit it out of my open palm from like wasit / chest level, which should be acceptable (i was totally gun at it, they were better than most people's overhead serves). you can serve them really low and barely go over the net which makes them hard to reach.

Serving wrong as in serving the wrong angle. I do underhand mainly.

[Zachmac]

Serving wrong as in serving the wrong angle. I do underhand mainly.

Personally, when I serve, I like to take my time with it. Not so much time that my classmates like to get annoyed, but enough time to get a careful aim. I like to visualize where the ball will go. I also aim only a little to the other side of the court.

Though I'm no good at sports, at least serving was something I could do at a relatively average level, so...

[soraandkairi1999]

Sorry for changing the topic back to me again, as I hate being the center of attention, but:

Another problem I had that I discussed with the therapist is selflessness. It's strange that it's a bad thing about me, but it is. This is from the therapist's mouth, not my own. I care about others way too much, to the point that I sometimes don't care about myself at all. This, he believes, is another cause for some of my problems. I get involved in things I don't need to be involved in, and put others well being over my own. It's not a bad thing usually, but in my case, it's a terrible thing.

[Magicmonkey]

Sorry for changing the topic back to me again, as I hate being the center of attention, but:

Another problem I had that I discussed with the therapist is selflessness. It's strange that it's a bad thing about me, but it is. This is from the therapist's mouth, not my own. I care about others way too much, to the point that I sometimes don't care about myself at all. This, he believes, is another cause for some of my problems. I get involved in things I don't need to be involved in, and put others well being over my own. It's not a bad thing usually, but in my case, it's a terrible thing.

I've experienced a bit of that myself. Often going to far to help others and forgetting myself. A good idea is to spend a short time each day doing something just for you, weather it be something you enjoy, or making something for yourself (knitting, painting, DIY, something you can feel proud of)

[soraandkairi1999]

Me again, with yet another problem. I'm really messed up, if you couldn't already tell.

I went to the park next to the lake about a kilometer away from my house. I went with my mother and step-father, my two puppies, my younger sister, my aunt and my 4 year old cousin. I had a lot of fun, but I came back, and as soon as I stepped in the door, I threw up. Wasn't feeling sick before hand, just an instant puke. On top of that, on my way home when I was walking ahead of the group, I started hearing the voices again. It can't be sleep - I've had more sleep the past three days than what I've had all month. I need to tell my parents, but I can't force myself to, especially with my cousin here.

[TheEliteEmpoleon]

Me again, with yet another problem. I'm really messed up, if you couldn't already tell.

I went to the park next to the lake about a kilometer away from my house. I went with my mother and step-father, my two puppies, my younger sister, my aunt and my 4 year old cousin. I had a lot of fun, but I came back, and as soon as I stepped in the door, I threw up. Wasn't feeling sick before hand, just an instant puke. On top of that, on my way home when I was walking ahead of the group, I started hearing the voices again. It can't be sleep - I've had more sleep the past three days than what I've had all month. I need to tell my parents, but I can't force myself to, especially with my cousin here.

Definitly tell your parents, no matter who is there.

[soraandkairi1999]

Definitly tell your parents, no matter who is there.

I'm crying non-stop right now, and going down there like this is going to scare my cousin, and I don't want to do that. I'll wait for him to leave, I guess.

My stomach's hurting really bad now, too.

[TheEliteEmpoleon]

I'm crying non-stop right now, and going down there like this is going to scare my cousin, and I don't want to do that. I'll wait for him to leave, I guess.

My stomach's hurting really bad now, too.

Come on, don't cry . Get your parents to come to you somehow.

[soraandkairi1999]

Covering my ears seems to stop them for a few minutes, I don't want to speak with anyone right now. I'll wait for my cousin to leave and for me to calm down.

[Magicmonkey]

Covering my ears seems to stop them for a few minutes, I don't want to speak with anyone right now. I'll wait for my cousin to leave and for me to calm down.

If covering your ears stops them, try instead some music? Something calm and soothing in some head phones might help relax/calm down. Also eat some bread.

[soraandkairi1999]

If covering your ears stops them, try instead some music? Something calm and soothing in some head phones might help relax/calm down. Also eat some bread.

The bread made me puke more. I really need to see a doctor soon T_T

[Magicmonkey]

The bread made me puke more. I really need to see a doctor soon T_T

Indeed, bread is a very good food for feeling ill normally >.<

[An00bis]

I really need to see a doctor soon T_T

Sounds like you need to go now.

It sounds like you can't keep food down anymore which goes along with what I described earlier. I know some people who wait it out for 24 hours because they think it's a stomach virus, but I'd advise against that if you feel any of the following: (1) Sharp (higher then a 5 out of 10) consistent pain in your stomach (2) You immediately vomit when you drink water (3) You feel very cold (you actually have a fever). If it lasts longer then a day even without those symptoms you need to go anyway. Persistent Vomiting / Stomach Pain can mean a number of things in women and that can only be diagnosed for certain by a doctor. I can only tell you the warning signs to look out for.

[soraandkairi1999]

Sounds like you need to go now.

It sounds like you can't keep food down anymore which goes along with what I described earlier. I know some people who wait it out for 24 hours because they think it's a stomach virus, but I'd advise against that if you feel any of the following: (1) Sharp (higher then a 5 out of 10) consistent pain in your stomach (2) You immediately vomit when you drink water (3) You feel very cold (you actually have a fever). If it lasts longer then a day even without those symptoms you need to go anyway. Persistent Vomiting / Stomach Pain can mean a number of things in women and that can only be diagnosed for certain by a doctor. I can only tell you the warning signs to look out for.

That's... really scary because I'm currently feeling all of those symptoms. I guess it's time to tell my parents. Thank you.

[Kirby]

The bread made me puke more. I really need to see a doctor soon T_T

I hope you don't take this as me being rude but I've read your posts and if what you say is really true, you need to get off the internet and go to the doctor. Puking for 4 weeks straight is way out of the norm for any type of stomach virus and very detrimental to your health. Especially if you can't keep water down since that can cause dehydration and worst case scenario you die.

As far as waiting for your cousin to leave, don't. Just go ask your mom/dad if she/he can come talk to you in private. If what you say is true, then you're only harming yourself by waiting to go to the doctor. There is no point in posting here asking for advice because none of us are medical doctors and even if we were, we can't diagnose someone over the internet.

And I advise any 'medical doctors' from trying to do so.

[soraandkairi1999]

The sharp feeling in my stomach goes from the bottom of my stomach up to the top of my throat. I spoke to my mother, and she said that the soonest we'll be able to go to the doctor is Tuesday. I don't know what to do, now. I guess I should go tell her about the voices, too. I'm really upset with her, because she's thinking she can just get some medicine from the neighbours and that'll make me feel fine. I don't have anything else to say other than thank you, everyone. I'll post back here when I have another update, I guess.

[Magicmonkey]

The sharp feeling in my stomach goes from the bottom of my stomach up to the top of my throat. I spoke to my mother, and she said that the soonest we'll be able to go to the doctor is Tuesday. I don't know what to do, now. I guess I should go tell her about the voices, too. I'm really upset with her, because she's thinking she can just get some medicine from the neighbours and that'll make me feel fine. I don't have anything else to say other than thank you, everyone. I'll post back here when I have another update, I guess.

I would go to the emergency room if its that bad. As for the voices, try thinking them away.

[Jb]

The sharp feeling in my stomach goes from the bottom of my stomach up to the top of my throat. I spoke to my mother, and she said that the soonest we'll be able to go to the doctor is Tuesday. I don't know what to do, now. I guess I should go tell her about the voices, too. I'm really upset with her, because she's thinking she can just get some medicine from the neighbours and that'll make me feel fine. I don't have anything else to say other than thank you, everyone. I'll post back here when I have another update, I guess.

Also, don't take any medicine she gets from these neighbors. Taking anything not prescribed to you can lead to undesirable effects.

[Cosmic Fury]

I also strongly recommend that you drink quite a bit of water, and eat a larger meal next time you eat. I've had that same problem a couple times before. It usually means that you're simply not getting enough food and water.

[Kreis]

There is no point in posting here asking for advice because none of us are medical doctors and even if we were, we can't diagnose someone over the internet. And I advise any 'medical doctors' from trying to do so.

Hey guys, look what I found just by reading.



Also, my leg is falling off. It's looking greenish. Should I just walk it off? You're all doctors, so I figured you guys would know what to do.

[soraandkairi1999]

Hey guys, look what I found just by reading.



Also, my leg is falling off. It's looking greenish. Should I just walk it off? You're all doctors, so I figured you guys would know what to do.

If you're directing that towards me, notice how I said I'd stop posting until I have an update because some people here are genuinely worried?

[Jb]

Falling off?! What do you mean, like literally?! Or is that an expression meaning it hurts really badly?

You're totally missing the point of that.

[pokemonsquared]

Hey guys, look what I found just by reading.



Also, my leg is falling off. It's looking greenish. Should I just walk it off? You're all doctors, so I figured you guys would know what to do.

Well I advise a rusty saw so the iron can kill the bacteria XD

But yeah I don't think people should self diagnose others. If for any reason someone screwed up and hurts someone the results are bad.

[An00bis]

You know? I actually came here to ask something and never got around to it because of all this drama.

OKAY. So I'm going on vacation next week and I'm not sure how to go about packing. I'm going to take just two bags. One is a large Rolling Bag that'll be checked. So far it just has some gifts that I'll deliver when I get there that takes up less then 1/4 of the capacity. The other is a Carry-On that's about the size of a small purse and barely big enough to hold a stack of papers for size comparison. I'm pretty sure that's enough space to hold seven day's worth of clothes, but is there anything else I should pack for certain?

I'm kind of on the fence on whether I should buy some travel-size things and stick them in a plastic bag because of security. On one hand I'm going on the train and security isn't nearly as tight as an airplane. On the other the ride will be almost ten hours one way. I figured I can forgo it for the train ride and just buy whatever I need once I get there because I'm going to the store at least once anyway.