I’m nervous and I need some advice..
I decided that I should talk to my school counseling and I don’t know how it will go or what should I say..
Should I let everything out and tell them the truth? How I really feel and how much I don’t want to be alive!
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Honestly? In my experience, it does not usually go well to bare all. Either they will report you to a psych ward or more likely just act ambivalent leaving you feeling empty. Of course its possible they may be more helpful. But thats a slim chance. Very few actually know how to deal with suicidal people. There are better resources and contacts available.
When it comes to counseling, you’re free to share as much or as little as you want, so there’s no pressure if you’re not ready to share everything all at once. The thing to remember is just be open and honest about how you truly feel.
As someone who participated in a few counseling sessions, I can honestly say it does help speaking to someone who is unbiased and willing to listen. Best of luck and hope everything turns out for better.
My school counselors were THE worst. They kept me from seeing my favorite teacher because they said it would upset her (this was after I came back from being hospitalized). School counselors are better equipped for helping you plan for college. If you want a real professional get a psychologist. It’s above school counselors pay grade to help misguided, lost, and angst ridden youth. They’ll refer you to a hotline or call your parents. Eventually, it could lead to “voluntary” hospitalization.
@fortunear- I know… honestly that’s what I’m afraid of, getting reported. I been debating whether to go or not, and I just feel like I should just go. I keep canceling my appointments, and I’m scared now…
@quoththeraven well I’m in college, so is like the nurse counselor… I don’t know if there a difference. Are you in college?
Empty, feel free to email me. Also you can text 741741. Ive found they can be really helpful.
No, I’m not. But, I really, don’t think it will make a difference. If you do tell this person everything you’ll probably end up feeling disappointed because the outcome or lack there of leaves you in same or worse condition.
If you want to really tell it to someone who cares… journal.
I think you should go for a session and get the feel of the counselor. Use that as an opportunity to just vent about the small stuff and assess whether you trust her or not and if you do, book another session and continue building your trust with her and this will allow you to open up more. Obviously it will be hard to let everything out, I don’t tell my therapist everything, you have to be in control of how much you let her in and come to a verbal agreement with her that everything should be discussed with you before she makes a decision like reporting you.
Thats the best advice I have, hope it helps 🙂
@ fortunear What is that number for? Honestly I wanted to called the hotline but I’m afraid their going to track me down.
@quoththeraven Yeah, I tried writing in journals but, it doesn’t work, I tried everything to keep my cool. I just don’t know what to do anymore…
@Roaming_Soul , Thanks.. I think I’m going to try one session, but I’m still scared..I don’t know what to expect or how I’m going to react..Doesn’t the therapist have the right to report you with or without your permission?
Its a crisis text number. They wont do anything unless you say you have a definite plan to kill yourself.
Just tell them you’ve got a low low feeling around you and a stone cold feeling inside. Just can’t stop messing your mind up wasting your time.
Yeah, journaling doesn’t help me anymore, but it’s the only place I can let everything out and know that it’s listening and won’t commit me unless in wrong hands. The truth is talking to someone will only work first two times theb you’ll be fed up looking for another way to cope. It’s a vicious cycle.
@fortunear But, what if they think I am in crisis, and they track me down!?
@Poet’s Voice If I do tell them that, what would that do to me?
@quoththeraven Yeah, I know what you mean. Coping with our feelings, is very difficult, I use to cut but, I made a promise to my best friend that I won’t do it…but, is hard, I need too!That’s why I’m finding other ways to cope with my feelings…
Empty, Ive used the number myself. I used it every night for a week. No one has come knocking at my door.