I think I need a counseling

The words I would use are "I need to talk to someone, do you have an open appointment?" Once in there, I would say EXACTLY what you have stated here... The counseler is looking for openness and honesty and is actually looking for you to let down your guard... like you have here at this discussion. I've been where you are; I was so unhappy, so down all the time and I couldn't pull myself out of it and I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy... I went to a counselor and for the first 3 sessions, an hour each, all I did was cry. This was actually a huge relief to me, it helped get alot of emotion out that I was holding in - leaving room for a discussion without a breakdown later on. It's hard, I know, but the best time for counseling is ANY time you feel you need help. You don't need to know WHAT you need help with - right away - but only that you NEED help of some kind. Good luck, hon!

angelbelle578, First of all, before you can approach any counselor I feel that you should accept the fact that they are counselors to help and learn to open up yourself to them. If you cannot seem to see any end or light to your problem(s), you should begin to let loose and have faith that they are able to help and that your problem(s) will be resolved. The next advice will be that you should be around happy and resourceful people than people who are in similar state like you. I am not being discriminating here, but I just do not feel that these latter group will be able to cheer you up and most of all be of any help when they are already having their hands tied with their current problems. Last but not least, turning yourself to God, the Divine, for intervention and wisdom to find a way round your problems. Many have successfully done it and I just do not see why and how it would not be for you. You will just need to be courageous and humble enough to take the 1st step forward. I really pray and hope that your problems would be resolved eventually and if I may add the words of Gregory Peck where he said “Tough times don't last, tough people do, remember?” for your encouragement and reminder that there is always a solution in all situations. Take care and have a great week ahead.

hi angelbelle it is really important that you talk to some one. if you do not have the guts to just walk in to the office and ask to talk. maybe you can write the counsler a note leting them know you would like to talk but are not so sure how to go about starting the process.they will then come to you with open arms. i dont belive that medication is always the answer.i belive you need to find out what is really making you depressed. is it your life style? is it something that has been bothering you for along time you need to talk about?one thing for sure addressing the problem is the first step. good luck to you and god bless.

Inner happiness be found within ourselves. Depression caused with problems can be cured through self-motivation, proper food, more acquintances and socially involved with society or school. It also be helpful to give glance to things bothering you and start working it out through prayers.

you could just tell the guidance counsilor how you are recently,tell him more things about yourself,your emotions,your activities and so on,he/ she will find out the things bugs you.you just don't worry about so much.things will be ok.plus,depressed sometimes is normal.

Maybe if you are not able to still forget or get out of your depression state , you can for the best way then write about your problems in a book or in a diary first and then show it to your doctor. That would really ease your problem, Try it.

You really need, so go ahead, go see your counselor. Don't worry about what to say and how to say it because guidance counselors are trained to lead you to it. I'm a counselor by profession, so I know...you can also talk to a friend or family member you can trust, do things that you love doing while waiting for your appointment with your counselor. But you should give it a try....evrything that you share to him or her is confidential...acceptance and understanding is also on top of every counselor's agenda, so you don't have to worry about those things. They will facilitate things for you. Good luck.

when you say things like this.. just go and be open with any of your issues that you are having.

Hi angelbelle, we all get depressed in life at one time or the other. It becomes easier if one actually sat and thought about the reason for this feeling. That itself makes you feel better. Life is for living and in a month or in a year's time you can look back without even remembering any of this. Plz be positive and try to take part in healthy activities and try to help out and mix with your close ones and you will slowly feel the change in yourself. I used to be a part time counsellor while teaching in a school and i still talk to youngsters when they ask for help . I can tell you that there is no reason at all in life to feel depressed and these phases are temporary and best solved by you taking a firm stand and with your will power to over come it- best of luck and chin up

I think that you should go to a trusted person and friend and say what you just said here. Your friend will probably help bring you to a guidance counselor that will help you. Just tell the guidance counselor that you are sad a lot and you don't know why. You don't know what to do. That's what they are there for. It's the first step. People will be there to help you along the way.

hi u need to do something called chanting....u can go to iskcon in ur place hare krishna temple and buy some chanting beads and practice chanting harekrishna mahamantra with 16 rounds...or as much is possible by u...it gives spiritual well being....when ur spirit is healthy everything is cool...even i fell into depression and now finding some relief by god's grace.... bye luv shek india

if you really think you need help, then go talk to your guidance councilor. you don't have to say anything if you don't want to speak. this councilors knows what to do with you. they are trained to help people with problems. just trust them and let them help you. talking with other people will also help you cope with your depression. and if you have a trusted friend that you can share your problem, try to talk to your friend. even here in mylot, you can share your problems her. im pretty sure that there are lots of good people here who will help you.

Depression is not something to sit around and wait for to go away. Just because you say that you are not as depressed now, becausse you have the internet to forget about your problems, it doesn't mean that your problems are gone. They are still there. Depression is a real disease, it needs the attention of your doctor. You can try to talk to the school counselor, but you would have to be totally willing to open up and talk to the counselor. You have to tell him/her what it is that bothers you the most, what bothers you daily, what has bothered you all along, etc. Without talking to your counselor and/doctor, getting out of the depressesd state of mind you are currently in, will not happen. I have spent many years being depressed. I thought I had moments when I was doing real good, I thought I was happy. But in reality, it took one more thing to tip me over the edge. I knew I needed help. I went as soon as possible to my doctor and got started right away on some medication. Now, I can say, after spending over 3 years being depressed, that I am now depression free for 7 months now! I am really happy with my life now and I can also really enjoy life now! Go talk to your counselor and/doctor and do what you feel needs to be done to get out of that depressed state of mind.

I think prayer is the best. Most of the times problem make us to be a better person but many times problems is the result of what we are yesterday. Problem is only reminders, we are not self-sufficient we need God to help us. Always remember that no problem is without a solution. Take a moment and pray. Ask for more wisdom and strength for what problem you have right now. May God be with you all the time and bless you . GOD loves you!!!

it depends on your personality, if you are the type of person who can easily open up to strangers then it would be good for you to go to the counselor in your school, but if you are a more private person, I think if would be better to look among your friends and people around you whom you respect and whom you are comfortable with, that way it will be easier for you to open up about what is going on in your mind. it really does help to talk about what is inside of you, sometimes you might think its not making any sense or there is no connection between what you feel and about the things in your mind, but chances are there is a connection and talking about it makes you realize things.

Good for you for asking about counseling! Recognizing you might benefit from talking to someone is a great start. Counselors that are well trained know that many people are hesitant to share things at the start and should assist you in telling your story. It is often helpful to make a list of your problems and bring those in to help you open up. Best of luck to you! The guidance counselor at school would be a good start and can always recommend a professional outside of the school if you need. Take care of you!!