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Should I Talk To A Therapist?
The college years are an exciting time, but they can become very stressful. During the college years, students experience numerous personal challenges and are confronted with constant demands for adjustment and change. In addition to the increased academic pressures of college, students have to take on greater personal responsibilities as they become more independent from their parents, deal with new financial expenses, establish new and meaningful relationships, resolve conflicts between their own values and the pressures to be accepted by others, take on new roles, and develop career interests. Coping with all of these things can become very challenging and sometimes the support of a trained professional can be very helpful.
There are no standard pre-requisites for needing therapy. Our professional staff is available to help with any issues or concerns a student may be having. Some common concerns experienced by students include feeling lonely or homesick, low self-esteem, academic problems, not feeling motivated, problems getting along with others, and decision-making dilemmas. Other reasons to seek help include:
Depression & Other Problems with Mood
Feeling sad, depressed, or blue
Having a hard time feeling motivated
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide
Feeling more irritable
Frequent mood swings
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Problems with Anxiety
Panic attacks
Excessive fears (heights, flying, animals)
Being extremely nervous in public
Always feeling worried
Repetitive behaviors (hand washing, checking)
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Traumas
Emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse
Experiencing a very frightening event that involved you or someone else
Feeling like the event still affects you strongly
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Loss & Bereavement
Difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one
Guilt and/or sadness
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Anger
Difficulties controlling your temper
Getting into problems with others
Feeling "wound up"
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Relationship Problems
Problems with communication
Interacting in destructive ways
Recurring conflicts and disagreements
Loss of interests or not feeling close
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Stress
Feeling worn-out all the time
Feeling less satisfied
Muscle stiffness, headaches, stomach aches
Often feeling "keyed-up" or hostile to others
Having less patience
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Drinking too much or taking drugs
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Eating Disorders
Severe disturbances in eating and diet
Problems keeping a normal weight
Binge eating
Excessive dieting
Purging behavior (vomiting, laxative use)
Over-concern with body weight/shape
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Sexuality & Identity Issues
Issues related to sexual orientation
Issues related to coming out and acceptance
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Medical Problems
Coping with and managing medical problems
Maintaining better physical health
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