Fear is the result of the unknown. i certainly can empathize with your problems for I also found 13 an awkward age. I was compared to my two elder brothers that were much smarter both at home by my parents and at school by tearchers that taught my brothers. We are all social beings and especially at thirteen we seek social acceptance and understanding. One of the hardest lessons I had to personally learn in life was to learn from others mistakes. Being smart can very from subject to subject. Very few people are smart at everthing in life but perhaps excel at more things than ourselves. Subsequently  we assume they are better because they appear so. If we lack at a few subjects we cannot generalize and assume we are a failure at everything. Everything at this age or point in time is usually an exaggeration a matter of life and death. But you know what I think you are smart. Why? because you were having troubles and reached for help. Personally I find this ultra mature for a 13 yr.old and I can see you helping others. How? by relating your personal life experiences to someone else that is experiencing difficulty. You first of all identified the problem reached out for help and explained what was going on and how you felt? Thats awesome! Sometimes in life we stumble,get off track or seemingly get lost. We cannot let life's misgivings, comments or others expectations determine who we are or will be. As I grew, I learned by helping others I could learn and help myself. I never knew what I wanted to be but I stayed in the game why? because of my family, friends and the others that were like me that needed a guide to bring them home. So, yeah others are going to need you along the way and reach to them as you have to us. There is hope! You are strong mature and I believe a leader. Hold on your smart enough to find your way. Often people that need help are the last to know but you been there and can show them the way. A friend of mine took his life at 15 when his Mom and Dad announced they were divorcing. It crushed him he couldn't recover and gave up. I was devestated He never reached out we all carried that entire lives that was 49 yrs ago. I made a promise to him to seek others and be sensitve to reach out and help and not let anyone go without hope. I plead to you now in Mikes name to save yourself so you can save others. Talk to your counselor at school and your parents at home and let us know your okay?  Promise?

itsmee,

    First and foremost I too suffer back pain and often to were it interupts what I am doing. I had a minor in Anthropology with two specific interest ethnology and physical anthro or archeology. I enjoyed it iimensely but couldn't see a return on my investment so, I remained a minor to satiate my sanity.One would have to require a masters & get published = deminishing return.

   Back to the question. Yes, iI have in fact visited chiropractor but the relief was temporal and short lived. The insurance I had did not cover this type of care and it was out of pocket expense. Prior to going I identified the few issues I had in order to present them in a prioritized manner. Needless to say we started with xrays and went from there.We quickly discussed my treatment and was led to the back where multple tables were staged my initial treatment was just an adjustment. Perhaps, there was somewhat of miniscule relief but far from miraculous. It was explained that my body was out of balance for so long a series of adjustments might be in order. I thought to myself the only adjustment might only be my wallet.

    I returned and explained my concerns and he introduced me to something new I never experience before. Electrotherapy were he placed to wired cloth adhesvie pads horizontally each across the small of my back. Slowly he increased the micro voltage and entered a program into the machine. He further explained that the program alternatingly pulsed micro electricity across my back from pad to pad. Inquired if I was okay and replied, "Yes" he left stating he would soon return. A young female attentant returned in about 10 minutes and asked if I was okay? I replied,"Yes" she left When the Doc returned I was asleep. He unplugged the electric adhesive pads and assisted me in getting up. I was amazed. There wasn't any grabbing pain or electrical nerve shock pulsing down my left leg. No more drugs I walked to my vehicle and didn't have to sideways mount or slither in my vehicle.

    I went straight to work where I stood on the assembly line finished my 10 hr shift with a smile on my face but the following day. the back issues returned.

    I guess, what I am saying is it worked for me giving me relief on my second visit but 1st electrotherapy treatment. So, one might call ahead prior to making an chiropractic appointment asking if does electrotherapy and costs and try it if it works great. If not sorry.

    If it works due to economy of scale you can purchase a machine called Tens off the internet costs vary according to their programs self administer as needed accordinglly and save repeated trips to chiropractor

    The devices vary in size but seemingly most are about the size of the old sony walkman cassette player if you follow. They are powered by battery some by nine volt but batteries become expensive and if you can afford it a 110 vlt adapter might be cheaaper in the long run. The battery device increases your mobility. It has a belt clip which permitts you to go room to room, yard ,car and so on. 

    I make no claim or have not any vested interest other just trying to help. I make not any money off these devices by seemingly endorsing them. The only benefit it bringsis trying to help someone get a little relief from back pain. I am told it helps diabetic neuroapthy forgive spelling and grammer. The thrill of helping is more important than hiding my stupidity.

Good Luck,

Above is a nice definiton. Origin is Latin and that as previouly stated per day usually indicating pay. However, per diem employess usually receive slightly more pay than normal employees due to them voluntarily forgoing any benefits such as insurance etc.

If one cannot make a decision or has a hard time in it can reflect a early warning sign of depression. Depending on the nature of the decision one must weigh the circumstances surrounding the issue and determine will the propsed solution correct or answer the issue or problem. If it is a problem. Identify the problem what are the necessary tools to rectify the problem without overkill to minmize the cost of problem resolution. Another issue is will the solution complete the problem or will it require repeated resolution.

The selector switch should be controlled  by manual throw cable, vacuum throw that actuates the lever or possibly an electric switch might control the selection. I first would look under the dash directly under the throw lever and see if you have access to switch. If not one might have to remove a trim panel or even an a/c or heat duct to gain access. This will determine what selective device your vehicle has. If unsure about self repair? Call your local library and see if they have a specific repair manual for your truck year and model.(Chilton) If so, go and look at trouble shooting tree diagram for your problem No heat,heat but cannot select defrost etc.If you feel this something you can do? study the area it directs you to fix problem in repair manual until confident then go for it. You can also purchase repair manual from your local auto parts store for under $30 to $40 dollar range approx. Keep in mind  dealerships vary on labor cost anywhere from $75.00 to $125.00 per hr approx. depending location Personally, I have seen the time where I found a vacuum hose got pulled off and put it on the only empty available nipple. Bingo it worked. If it is controlled by electric switch check your fuses. Good? check to see if electrical connectors not come lose or off. Suspect switch? check repair book on how to check switch to see if failed? Good Luck...This selector switch controld the divertor door to select heat,defrost and so on.If selector moves freely but it stays on heat its probably disconnected. If the lever does not move its probably cable assited and in a bind or guide of cable is lose causing failure.

Unsure if this your answer so forgive my ignorance. I was wondering if perhaps if you totally unplugged the device(just like a computer) say for several minutes and plug back in. Perhaps, this might reboot the unit.. If not see if you can locate the electric motor and search for a reset button(often red in color) and depress it. No, okay unplugg unit and keeping it unplugged until finished working on unit. Look for a small access hole on motor housing(usually small diameter hole on motor housing this could be a reset) try inserting a non conductive rod or if you use a coat hanger make sure its unplugged and you insulate youeself from the wire rod with a rubber glove for safety. If you are 18 or under seek adult supervision. I make no claim or cannot warrant any responsibilty for safety or damage. If you are unsure of what your doing? Don't do it. These are only suggestions. One might also, contactmanufacture through internet with specific make and model for trouble shooting answers.

Sylvie,

Don't get discouraged. As they say in business and real estate: Location,Location,Location. What is going to happen here is you are going to have to play detective. 35 years is a long time and if you are unsure of individual complete family names. One might start at Ancestry.com and always correlate the location and time last seen. If no luck then goto to state and local public records for the location and time example given: Barney P. Wingnut, Omaha, Nebraska 1978 What were their ages back then would they still be alive? If not? did they have children and so on. One can check census records, local chamber commerce, church records etc. It won't be easy but one must become creative what was their last known address Think and try to remember everything about them were they buying a home? If so, there should be tax records etc. was the father in the military they keep excellent records but one will have to learn how to access the information. Make this a treasure hunt for lost friends are truely a treasure. Good Luck and God Bless... 

As previously mentioned check the fuses and look for restrictions. A plugged fuel filter could be a restriction or even a bad ground to the pump. Check to see if your geting voltage to the pump and what voltage are you getiing? If you know your getting proper voltage and you clean your contacts and sure enough you know there isn't any restrictions in the fuel line Is there gas in the tank? On most electric fuel pumps if your hearing is okay one should hear an audible ticking when enerized. If you can't hear over the starter cranking just turn the key on and wait for a minute or two for it to prime the pump. Check under vehicle for leaks or signs of disconnect were one might be losing prime and sucking only air. If its in the fuel tank pump was it replaced as an assembly or what?If it failed what caused it to fail? was it time for failure? how many miles or was it because there was so much debris in the tank the protective sock on the pickup tube has become clogged. Usually, electric auto parts are not returnable due to incorrect installation and so on. Not trying to be ignorant if its an external frame mount try running a seperate wire directly to the battery and see what you get? Good Luck...

This above mentioned answer was very good but let me emphasize one should have their furnace checked anually for safety sake. A major concern is carbon monoxide posioning is one and a malfunctiioning furnace can overheat and cause a fire. If I scared you ?good. CO2 is oderless and by the time your in trouble its too late. Always check the exhaust vent for cleaniness and no holes,tears or ruptures. As for as getting to hot it could be a thermal limiter switch not shutting off the combustion when the upper heat limit is satisfied shutting off the fuel source. In any case this is not a item for a shade tree mechanic to try and save money on by resulting in multple deaths from gas posioning or setting the domicile on fire. Usually this happens at night when everyone is asleep and might not wake up from Co2 or a blazing inferno. Do what right and safe have it looked at by someone that knows what their doing...

First of all, how old is the battery? you have a parasitic draw on it somewhere. If the battery is a few yrs old and has sit what is the voltage at the battery posts while running should be around 12.6 to 13.4 volts if not your not getting a sufficient charge. Why? a diode in the alternator could be going out? could be dirt or corroded postes not permitting or accepting the proper charge. You might not always be able to see the corrosion  so clean the cables an posts and again crank her up and check the running voltage at the posts. 12.6 - 13.4 vlts could be a starter or solenoid going out drawing way too many amps depleting battery storage capacity upon shutdown. Could be an internal battery cell going bad. If you take it  to Oriley's, autozone or some auto parts retail store they will usually check it free but they are in the business of selling batteries get my drift?