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Andrew struggles with physical health
Lately Andrew hasn't been excersing because, he thinks that its pointless and too tiring. He noticed he packed on a few new pounds and he didnt like it so, he decided to make a change by consuming at least 8 glasses of water each day and getting physical activity for at least 30 mins each day -
Andrews new health goal
Because of the new year Andrews ready to make some new goals that he'd like to reach. The most important thing for him to do is to improve his overrall health. Not only, physically, but also socially, and mentally. He plans on trying to be more social at school by meeting new people. -
Andrew faces stress
Its nearing the end of the the 2nd trimester and exams are coming up. Andrew doesn't feel he's ready. He knows he has been more absent this tri than usual and thats a disadvantage. He comes to the cocclusion that he needs to study in order to pass his exam. He uses studying as a source of coping -
Andrew and Bruce
Andrews friend, Bruce has recently found a new way of coping with stress, Alcohol. Andrew is worried that one day he'll drink too much and maybe get alcohol poisoning. Or even get in s car crash while intoxicated. Andrew knows that Bruce is at risk of violence or broken realationships with friends or family. -
Andrew faces loss
Soon after Bruce started drinking, he loss his to accidental alcohol poisoning. Andrew doesn't really know how to feel. Sometimes he blames himself for not helping Bruce before he got to that point. Sometimes he's in complete denial. Somtimes he's even in a full rage. -
Andrew eats healthier
One day, Andrews mom recieves a call from her sister Jenny. Jenny relays that Andrews grandmother in the hospital. She's in there because she has heart disease. Andrews mom tealls him that it is something that has run in their family for quite a long time. Andrew and his family decide to eat healthier to stop the cycle. They lowered the risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart attacks, and heart muscle disease. -
Smoking Returns
Andrew finds out that his dad who has been 5 months sober off tobacco, has started his old habits again. Andrew knows that his dad is at risk of lung cancer, heart disease, or emphysema. -
Andrew saves a friend
Andrews friend, Katie invites him over to a house party. There is lots of food, drugs, and alcohol. Andrew doesn't partake in any drugs or alcohol, but he noticed Katie did. Katie is Andrews ride home. When the party is over Andrew makes sure to take the keys away from her and calls a taxi, -
Andrew gets the flu
Andrew was invited to a cinco de mayo party but he can't go. He's home sick with flu. It's almost been a whole week. To treat his sickness he gets plenty of rest, drink clear fluids like water, and taking over the counter medications. Three things he will be precautious by getting vaccinated, taking everyday precautions like washing hands, and taking preventive antiviral medications. -
Andrew hits puberty
A friend of Andrew notices that he's been a lot more mature. He thinks about the consoqueces of things before he actually does them. Andrew also feels like he's finding a sense of identity. -
Andrew pledges to stay abstinent
In school, andrew learns the risks of sex. he chooses he wants to stay away from the risk totally. So he pledges to stay abstinent. Some tips he's learned are to pace his passion, agree on his standards, and put real love first
