10 Step Book Series

I am on Swansea Sound Radio with Leighton Jones every Tuesday between 10 am and 11 am.

Letters and e-mails discussed on Swansea Sound Radio:

Jealousy:

I am 13 yers of age and my best friend has just got herself a boyfriend. I don't mind and | am not jealous its just that she spends all her time with him and no time is spent with me at all. I miss her and want to spend time with her. What can I do?

Bullying:

I've got a problem at school. There are some boys who are really horrible to weaker boys and they bully them. They push them around and steal things from them. I want to help but am scared that I will be picked on if I say anything. I just cant stand by and watch this happening. What do you suggest I do?

Depression:

I'm depressed. My life is wonderful, I have everything going for me but I feel down, sad, and angry a lot of the time. I have contemplated suicide. I've got a fab job, bought my own gorgeous flat and have a lovely boyfriend but I'm still always depressed or worrying about something. I'm on the Pill and I think it affects my moods quite badly but my boyfriend doesn't want me to come off it. Anytime we've used condoms he's lost his erection. So what choice do I have? I've tried lots of different Pills and they all do this to me. My boyfriend is starting to get tired of my moods because he says I have nothing to complain about. My mother says I should pull myself together. Should I come off the Pill? I do love my boyfriend but I am starting to think that my low moods might drive him away. What shall I do?

Panic Attacks:

I am 16 years of age and have been having panic attacks for about 6 months. They frighten me as I think I am going to die. I have taken herbal tablets but they don't seem to do much for me. I want to know why my chest hurts when I have an attack? Because my chest hurts I think that I have heart trouble or something. Also my left side goes numb sometimes during an attack. Please help me answer these questions?

Mind Games:

Can you tell me the rules of mind games? I feel as if I am on a roller coaster and being manipulated by my partner. I am so confused as he says things to me and then denies that he has ever said them. I feel I am going mad. Please help.

Lies:

I have been seeing this man for two years. We broke up recently because he was cheating on me but I eventually forgave him and we got back together. For a while all was ok but now we are arguing all the time. He promises me stuff and then goes back on his word. Do you think I should just call the relationship off? I feel very insecure and I feel that I can't trust him. What should I do?