I'm sorry Heather, I don't understand what I'm supposed to say other than what I've said above about my feelings...my counsellor has been asking for the same thing you have, but I don't understand what I'm supposed to say if what I've said above isn't right?

I want them to feel even half the hurt feelings I do, I admit it. When I read the part about feeling disrespected, a little voice in my head says 'but they never asked you to give everything' . But the point is, I do. It's who I am. And I would like even a little bit of appreciation and guilt on the...

My home life has always been a little difficult- I was brought up in a very restrictive, religious household, and there was also other issues in my childhood. I'm trying to, I'm not actively looking for a relationship or anything, to be honest i just want people to leave me alone for the time being....

There's a couple of things regarding how people's feelings towards me. One of those things is that I have been brought up to respect people, treat people how I want to be treated, and to never be mean to anyone. I guess part of my feelings about this is that I just cannot understand how someone can ...

i really really want to trust what ive been told by the doctor, by everyone really :( i know the pregnancy isnt the actual issue here, rather issues to do with my self esteem and other personal factors. but i really wanted to get over this pregnancy scare this time. i think i pushed myself to believ...

I hate to bring this thread back up but I am struggling again...:/ I have spoken to my counsellor every week for the past month or so about this, but things have just got worse for me in recent weeks, I feel like I have no one who is a friend I can talk to. I have to be honest, I had a sexual relati...

it is definitely benefitting me massively, I cant believe how fast time goes though, November I will already have been in counselling for a year?! crazy :P I still struggle with anxiety, and sometimes suffer setbacks, but I feel like I can manage it better now when it does happen. ill be honest heat...

I am covering issues with self-esteem in my counselling, through my work with my counsellor I have come to realise most of my issues around anxiety boil down to low self-esteem. I guess you've probably noticed a similar theme through what you know of me here :P So I suppose part of it is about chang...

okay, lets see..., travel get a new 'look'-reinvent myself get fit (i already go to the gym, but improve my fitness levels) move out and get my own place do things ive never done before (eg paintballing, rock climbing) read and learn new things make more friends improve my mental wellbeing (im alrea...

Hi guys :) So, long story short, I find myself single again. I won't go into the reasons why, that's a whole other thread haha, but I know that this time I intend to stay single for a while at least. The thing is, the thought really scares me :( I haven't been properly single for a few years now (in...

to me, 'sexual rights' most certainly include access to all types on contraception for everyone, no matter the age/sexual orientation of the individual. I also think everyone has the right to get that contraception without judgement and with care and compassion from the provider. Also, sexual rights...

She did say to take it with a pinch of salt, and that not everything will apply. to be honest, I'm not really one for majorly stereotyping men and women, so I apologise for any offence caused with my use of 'man cave' :) I basically sent him a message back saying 'okay, I take from what you're sayin...

Hi guys :) so, I'm back here again, but I am just looking for some general relationship advice. So its a bit of a long story, but here goes... I've started seeing this guy who happens to be in the armed forces. he is from the opposite end of the country from me, but right now is posted only a train ...

So first of all, i LOVE the new article on bc and drug interactions, its super useful for alot of us!! i do have a question though..in the article it states that some bcp's can be affected by indigestion medicines such as gaviscon..does this include methods such as the implant? the article wasnt ver...

i had another pregnancy test done today at my local young persons contraception clinic, it was negative. the nurse said i was welcome to come back if i was still concerned, but hoped it would put my mind at rest. she wouldnt let me take it with me, saying that it would only cause me more panic if i ...

I've asked a friend if they can come with me on Friday to get another test done at the young peoples clinic where I had the implant first inserted. Heather, I know you said it probably isn't a sound idea to have another test, but I really feel its the best next step for me.

thanks Sam W, and thanks Heather! although i havent been here for a while, i often think of you and my past experiences with you, and think of how far ive come. i know right now im experiencing a minor setback, but i have come leaps and bounds with managing my anxiety through my counselling, and i k...

so i had my counselling session and we addressed everything i have dicussed here. I think the biggest thing for me right now is not blaming myself and accepting that its over. we talked about the pregnancy scare and while we agreed that it might be for the best to get another one done, it wont be on...

im sorry if i wasnt very clear: no, the results were not clearly positive, but there was definitely a faint line where the positive result should be on both tests i did myself. i did initially think i was imagining it given my propensity to overthinking and imagining things in my head. but no, there...

im not 100% the doctor listened to my concerns..she, like the nurses i spoke to a few weeks ago about an increase in bleeding on the nexplanon seemed more concerned with whether i wanted it taken out. i explained both times that as long as its not an underlying medical cause, i am happy to deal with...

would you recommend going back to a doctor and having another test done given the fact I had two unclear results on HPTs, or do you think one negative test performed by a doctor is enough?

thanks. i just genuinely didnt know what to do. youll probably be quite proud of me though, my first thought was get to a doctor, and TELL someone. i was going to call my counsellor and see if she could come, but my boss who has been through similar things herself came with me. the doctor was fantas...

hey scarleteen. a relationship i was in for five months has broken down. it was coming for a while but was still a shock when it happened. i need some advice on my next step..i was sexual with him, regularly throughout the five months. i am still having counselling for my anxiety. i still have the n...

hey, scarleteen!! its been a while. since i was last here, i am now in an official relationship and i have been in regular counselling which has helped me to see things in a clearer way, and has given me so much help and confidence, but i wouldnt have had the confidence to if i hadnt come here first...

aaah okay...thats a shame!! :( ive been reading some reports which are available online which are from the royal college of gynaecologists and obstetricians which make interesting reading!! its good to read from a professional point of view i think as well as what is given to us as patients. im gues...