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Hi all at Helium! I'm a 22 year old recently engaged female at a loss of what to do with her life. I spent two years at a small liberal arts school (Hamilton) upon graduating high school, and was then diagnosed with bipolar disorder which sort of threw my

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Relationships & Family > Online Dating Has online dating helped or impeded relationship-building?: 2 of 20
I joined match.com one night on a whim. It was free to set up the account- before I knew it, a really attractive guy had sent me an email, but I had to join to read it! Boom, I was a member. Talk about sucking me in...Within 24 hours I had received probably around 30 emails and a ton more "winks", but most importantly, I was ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to adjust to life with a new puppy: 5 of 34
I'm not sure if I heard this somewhere, or if I made it up myself, but for some reason part of me believes that every couple should raise a puppy first before they try to raise a child. Yes, there are huge differences, but at the very beginning, a lot of it is exactly the same. You think life is going to be wonderful- you're ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 16 of 80
The answer to this question is, unfortunately, yes. At first- and that part is key- nice guys really do finish last. But that's the thing, after these "guy's" grow into nice men, they become the man of every woman's dreams.Let's take a look at high school exhibit A. Remember the high school nerd? The guy who sat in the front ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning: How to choose a song for your first dance: 3 of 15
It has just happened- you may now kiss the bride! Ah, bliss! The stess is finally off, and you are now Mrs. such an such. The day you have been waiting for for so long has finally arrived and suddenly you are now a wife. Here you are, faced with your first dance as husband and wife. What do you dance to?First off, consider yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea solutions: Breathless no more: 2 of 10
When I moved in with my fiance I thought I would never sleep again. Every night I had to rush and get in bed before him and concentrate and trying to fall asleep so fast that before I knew it I was trying to fall asleep so much that I was listening to snoring so loud it shook the earth. I would lay there for awhile, hoping it... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 28 of 101
No matter the age of the child, when parents divorce, the affect on the child can be traumatic and everlasting. It is therefore important for the parents to take as many precautions as they can to make the transition as easy as possible for the children.Generally, the reason for divorce is because the couple was not getting a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How exercise at the gym compares to hiking on the trail: 4 of 14
There are two different types of people: the type who like to work out in the comfort of the gym, on the nice flatness and regularity of the treadmill in the air conditioning - or, the people who prefer to breathe in the fresh air, hear the birds, feel the breeze and physically feel the toll the nature is taking upon their bo... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders How does a person with social phobia feel?: 2 of 5
It was the first day of first grade and I stood in line for the bus on the corner of our street with my two best friends Meg and Kate. They were sisters, one was a year older than me and one was a year younger. As we stood there waiting for the bus an feeling of anxiety took over me, where was I going to sit? What if no one w... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Newlyweds: Baby planning tips: 11 of 25
Instead of planning, I think newlyweds would be better off by preparing, but still letting things take their course. This is the way that my fiance and I seem to do things and it helps us both to keep things as stress free as possible. It is currently working with wedding plans (Example: an outdoor wedding? definitely! what i... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Simple suggestions to prevent getting a DUI: 4 of 9
The decision not to drive when intoxicated, no matter one drink or ten, should be one of the single easiest decisions for a person to make. Somehow it seems, though, that people always manage to find an excuse to get behind the wheel after drinking. Whether it's because "I just live around the corner" or "I only had one drink... More..