I think it is so good that you want to, and are seeking a way to change something, and to not let the darkest parts of yourself over come the rest of you. I think that is honestly something to be proud of. In terms of change, I know people hate the sound of it, and often think it won’t help - but trust me it will, seeing a counsellor is so beneficial to help cope with depression. I don’t know if you know the saying, A problem shared is a problem halved, but it is often true, just talking to somebody about it not only gets it off your chest, but hearing your problems and sources of sadness and anger out loud helps you indentify what is actually wrong. People often think it sounds silly seeing somebody to help them, but honestly, i think asking or realising you might not be able to get through something on your own is one of the strongest things somebody can do. It isnt easy to ask for help, but its so brave. Other than that, I think everyday things like taking a walk, finding a place to sit where you’re looking out at something pretty, you dont have to concerntrate on anything, you can just feel relaxed and just take in your surroundings. It is a nice, simple way to focus on something else, rather than the racing thoughts we all often have in our heads. Seeing a friend, catching up for a coffee, having a laugh always lightens your mood - even if it is only breifly seeing friends and positive company is so beneficial! 

I think doing things that just help you focus on something other than the thoughts in your head help. Reading a book, writing, listening to music with your eyes closed, drawing. Best of luck sweet heart, I just know you can do this. You’re such a strong, brave person, keep fighting for yourself - you’re a wonderful person, and you’re going to find yourself again, much love x

A big reason why people dont succeed with studying is they get stressed out, and it makes it so much easier to forget things when you’re in a negative and frantic mind frame. You need to first of all just calm yourself down, go have a bath, have a read of a book and cup of tea. When you go to study, write a list about the things you need to cover and have it by you. Take each thing on the list step by step. Light a candle, put on some music in the background (ed sheeran, angus and julia stone and passenger are good relaxing study music). Write out notes to revise really clearly in a appealing way. 

A good idea can be writing out each point on a spearate piece of paper and colour coding them. If you write some on some little palm cards with a question on one side and the answer on the back - thats another good way just to test your knowledge. You can then walk round with them and just every now and then pull one out and just make sure you know it!

Finally, make sure you take a break! You have two days - in study time that is a lot of time so you can do it. Make sure you take a break by going for a walk, getting some fresh air. It really helps to have a change of scenery and some sun to focus when you go back inside.

Best of luck my dear! You will be fantastic - stop stressing lovely, calm down and just concerntrate xxx

Thank you so much! Well I’m still in school, but I’m planning on studying in senior, history, maths, DRAMA!, biology, buisness and I honestly havent decided what else! I love Drama and writing/ english best! Hope you’re have a great day xxx 

I think you need to just collect your thoughts together for a while, have a bath, make yourself a cup of tea, find a good book or get out a sketch pad and just draw anything. Write some of your thoughts down, the ones that are confusing you and making you feel down. Then create a list, a list of things you need to do in order from what needs to be done first. Then just sit and think about how you’re going to do each of the tasks you need to do. Just take it one step at a time. 

In terms of studying - you have your exam in a few months so start collecting yourself now. Type your notes up, or write them. Put them on coloured paper and make them appealing to look at - it helps with remembering them more. I know you can do this, you’re just a little lost right now but you can get back on track. Go take a walk, refresh yourself. Have a panadol for your headache and just collect and gather your thoughts together x

of course! I would feel terrible if somebody said something about my friend and I just stood there and let them say it. I would step in for sure, I wouldn’t yell or anything, I’d just explain how whatever it is isn’t true and that as their friend I know how they act and that isn’t something they would do? 

A big part of friendship is having each others backs no matter what, so of course I’d be there for a friend, especially against a ‘bully’ xx

For me..

• I would say loyalty is a really big trait I value in friendship! I love feeling secure in a friendship, having somebody who you know is always there for you just makes you feel so much better. I think if somebody sticks up for you, defends you no matter who its against or what it is about - then thats a sign of a really good friend.
• Trust is another big one, I like being able to talk to my friends about how I’m feeling and be free of judgement and know they are going to be supportive and I can trust them with anything no matter what.

I have! It was really lovely, I wasn’t dating the person at the time but they were a very close friend of mine. Honestly, I know you might feel like it won’t happen, but thats because the moment can be totally unexpected! It’s not necessarily something you plan, it is something that will normally just happen. Don’t stress about it my dear - it will happen, and if it’s with somebody special to you, it will be wonderful x 

and thank you! I’m so glad you do xx

Well for now this boy is taken, and it is hard to see somebody you really like with some one else but hes your best friend so you do really need to think of the best for him and whats going to make him happy at the moment. If you like this other guy, maybe concerntrate on getting to know him better and seeing if theres anything there that could go further as well? heaps of love xx

Well I’ve pretty much always had a blog to do with the ocean, beaches and calm, light pictures but I never really had a url that suited it that well.

So I was just typing different ones in, I knew the general words I wanted and I found this was free, and I really loved it - still do!