| Isolate Myself | Feelings | Isolate Myself | <div class="ExternalClass36A585D829924AEAB326C17E8D14EFC4"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"><span>I just got out of a mentally unhealthy
relationship. I lost my father this past year. I'm attending college. I isolate myself
since I suffer with anxiety and depression. I let people change my views and
opinions. I do not feel mentally healthy or happy with myself in anyway. If I fail college that is going to ruin me. </span></p>
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</span></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEB2C9BA8AC34422BA26A4ED0CD18AF9E"><div><div class="ExternalClass36A585D829924AEAB326C17E8D14EFC4"><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>It is good that
you are reaching out for help. You know that you are vulnerable because
of grief, as well as the effects an unhealthy relationship can have on your
emotional health. Being in college can separate you from your Network of
Support that you have built throughout your life and learned to rely on when
things get rough.</span></p>
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</span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>We believe you would
benefit first from talking with the counselor at your college. Along with
your tuition, a few sessions with the campus counselor are already paid
for. Find out who that person is and make an appointment with them.</span><br></p>
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</span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>If you have any
affiliation with a religion or church, try to get to their services. This will give you a chance to connect with other believers and pray
for the strength you will need to succeed in school, successfully grieve the
loss of your father and to resist negative peer influence.</span><br></p>
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</span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Join a study
group or special interest group that has the same interests as you do. If you are not sure what groups are available on your campus ask the counselor when you have your apointment. They will be well connected with the activities of the campus and know who to direct you to.</span><br></p>
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</span><p style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Let us know if you would like to talk further.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Sincerely,</span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(63, 63, 63);"><span>Pat, Counselor </span></p>
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