INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you've run out of friends to choose from, look for other players from a wider pool of potential band members. For example, there are some socializing websites that are devoted mainly for to find people just like you. You can advertise on schools, community centers, libraries, anywhere you want. But remember to ask the owners of the establishment first. Mention on the advertisement that you need a guitar player, a base player, a drummer, a manager, and an electronics person. You don't want Danny from down the block trying to "Judas" by Lady Gaga with the palms of his hands. No, you need someone experienced with talent. Have you ever seen those cartoons where kids try to start rock bands but they all suck? Yeah, you don't want that. So have try outs in your basement or local community centers to make sure people actually can play.

SUMMARY: Find some friends that are looking for a band. Advertise in your community that you're starting a band. Have try outs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Don't get drawn into trying to analyze or explain why you feel the way you do. Just say, bluntly, that you want to get better and need others to help you do so. Again, you don't need to go into detail. Just focus on the most important part: you want and need help. You can say something like "I just want to feel like myself again and learn ways to control my anxiety. Can you help me find a counselor or a therapist?" Your family might say that what you've described doesn't sound abnormal, or is a stage, or isn't that worrisome. If that happens, tell them that you are sure it isn't, i.e. "No, Dad, I'm pretty sure that this is a serious problem." Tell your loved ones how they can help. This might be assisting you with locating a professional like a therapist, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist, but it might be in other ways. Loved ones can contribute by assisting you with everyday tasks, encouraging you to eat well, get exercise, and socialize, or offering moral support. Ask them to help you find treatment, i.e. "I'm afraid to make an appointment, but I know I should see a doctor. Can you help me find someone and follow through?" You might also ask them to take you to appointments and make sure that you attend any support groups. You might also ask for day-to-day support, i.e. "I need you to be there and to encourage me. Can you make sure that I'm getting out?" Or, "I just would appreciate your love and a hug once in a while." Chances are that your family will reach out and want to know how to help you. Still, you should expect to field questions. Just be patient and answer as best you can, remembering that the more your loved ones know, the better they can support you and your recovery. One question you may get is, "What's causing this?" They may also want to know how long you've been having severe anxiety. The exact cause of anxiety disorder isn't usually clear, but try to answer as honestly as possible. Your loved ones may also be worried that the anxiety is related to something they said or did. Reassure them that it's not their fault. Keep at it even if it takes your loved ones a while to accept your anxiety disorder or to believe it. Repeat yourself. Raise the topic again and reiterate your desire to get help, if you feel your family is brushing you off. Stress that you think the problem is serious and interfering with your daily life. Treatment is important enough to ask as many times as need be. Repeat yourself as often as necessary. For example, you could say, "Mom, I really think that something is seriously wrong. I want to see someone." Stress that your situation is not just everyday fear: i.e. "No, Dad, this is different. I feel immobilized by this anxiety." Talk to another trusted adult if your family is not able or willing to help. Think about other people you can confide inlike teachers, mentors, counselors, friends, or coachesand let them know what you're going through. Tell someone that you trust, who will listen to you, and who will respect your privacy.
Summary: Ask for help. Suggest ways for your family to support you. Be patient and expect to answer questions. Don't give up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is as much for your own records as it is for making sure the account is closed. Sending a letter will finalize the closure of your account and give you a legal written and dated record of your action should anything go wrong with the closure of your account. If you really want to guarantee full legality, send the letter by certified mail and hold on to the receipt you will receive upon paying the certified postage. In your letter, request written confirmation that the account is closed. Make sure to also include your information, like your name, phone number, and address. You may also want to include proof of payment from when you paid off your remaining account balance. Do so by including a cancelled copy of the check. You can also request that your credit report say that your card was closed "at the consumer's request." This will make the situation clear to future lenders. Make a copy of the letter and keep it in a safe place. By doing so you will have complete and reasonable proof that you closed your credit card account. Also be sure to hold onto the certified mail receipt. This will help prove that the credit card company received your letter. Follow up a few weeks later to make sure that your account is indeed closed. Companies may occasionally make mistakes and fail to close your account. The closing process can take up to a month, so don't worry if it isn't closed after a few weeks. If your account has not been closed after a month, though, it's time to take action. Once closure is confirmed, cut up your credit card to finalize the closure. You can check whether or not an account has been closed by obtaining a copy of your credit report. Check your credit report a month after you first called to have your card closed. If the card is still active, it is is time to take further action. First, try calling your credit card company again and writing another letter. Wait for a response. If this fails, you can file a dispute through a credit reporting agency (either Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax). Each agency's website has clear instructions on how to do so. If your account is still open after this, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at http://www.consumerfinance.gov/Complaint/.

SUMMARY:
Write a letter to the credit card company reiterating your intention to close the account. File the letter in your records. Wait a few weeks and then contact your lender to confirm. File a complaint, if necessary.