Posts by Jason Garcia66

I’m sorry if this comes off sounding a bit immature, but I am honestly in such a massive mess right now that I’m at a total loss for what to do next.

I just got some news that my dad has fluid in his lungs, and after doing a bit of digging, I realized it might be what they call pulmonary edema. First off, I want to mention that I’m only 16, so I don't know the first thing about medicine or how these kinds of illnesses work. Honestly, I am just really scared for my dad's health right now. I was hoping someone here could help walk me through what this condition actually is. I’ve been scrolling through various medical forums online, and everyone seems to be saying the same thing—and I assume they're probably right—that it's linked to heart issues, specifically because the heart muscle isn't strong enough. But I would really appreciate it if you guys could explain more about how this happens. Is it possible for this to lead to something even worse, God forbid? Is it life-threatening? My family is currently living in one state while my dad is working over in another, so I'm feeling pretty lost on whether I should head out there with my mom to be with him. People tell me it isn't dangerous, but after reading all these scary posts on the internet, I'm feeling pretty anxious. So, please, if anyone can tell me about the risks and whether this is truly a fatal condition, I would be so grateful. Thank you all so much in advance.

Hey everyone, I’m hoping it’s okay to start this thread here and that I haven't accidentally doubled up on an existing topic :S I've been struggling with nail biting for a really long time now. I'm 16, currently a sophomore in high school, and it feels like everyone else my age has perfectly manicured hands while I'm actually embarrassed to even show mine. This has been going on since I was about 7 or 8 years old. Everyone tells me it's unhygienic, and honestly, I know they're right, but I just can't seem to stop myself. It's gotten to the point where I'd feel too self-conscious to even talk to a doctor about it, which is frustrating because I'd love professional help if I could face it. Sometimes I even end up 😢 eating them, and I just don't know what else to say. Please, if any of you have some advice on how to kick this habit at home without having to go through a medical appointment, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, and cheers.