Scared

[servant4ever]

Hello everybody,

If you have read my posts lately, I have an update I guess. I have decided to try the counseling center here at my college. I am going to schedule an appointment tomorrow, but I am so scared on what they will think of me. I have tried the counseling center twice last year, and a roommate of mine has recommended I go back to one of the counselors I went to last year. I am so scared what he will think of me and what he will do. I have to tell him everything, but I a scared he will place me in the hospital, or call my parents. Do you think it is a good idea to go to the counseling center and not tell my parents, or what?

servant4ever

 

[Breetai]

Joshua 1:9

Be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the LORD your God, am with you wherever you go.

 

[childofgrace]

What's worse -- staying where you are or taking the risk of getting help? You are showing great courage by facing your situation and seeking help rather than simply letting it continue spiraling out of control.

In September of 2003 I was faced with a similar decision. I had crashed and burned and had to decide whether I would get help or continue on the downward spiral. I made the call and am well into the process of recovery now.

I will pray for you as you seek continue through this struggle!

Kirk

 

[seebs]

Talk to the counselors first. They will be experienced with these things; your parents may not.

Don't worry what counselors will think of you. Most counselors are among the most Christ-like people you will ever meet; what they will think is "how can I help?"

 

[Deamiter]

Counselors have dealt with people EXACTLY like you before. They understand why you're scared, and they can help you a lot! The only problem is that you have to be honest with them. And that doesn't just mean telling them everything about how much you want to hurt yourself.

I know you're disabled and you have had stressful things happen to you in your past. You should be prepared to talk about whatever the counselor brings up. If it's really too stressful, you CAN change the subject - just be forceful, but talking about suicide won't make you better. Talking about the events and environment that lead up to your depression can help you! Just don't be surprised if they don't stay on the suicide or cutting topic, because that's not the real problem. Coping with depression is a good skill to have, but tearing down depression is even better!