I hate school counselors

I am so sorry you met with a brick wall! I know it is frustrating. Depression is not anything you should feel embarassed about. everyone will experience some level of depression at some point in their life. The important thing is not to let your school counselor’s reaction stop you from trying to talk to someone else. Depression can range anywhere from “the blues” that you will eventually shake on your own, to debilitating clinical depression that needs a trained professional to diagnose and treat medically. But no matter where you fall in that range, talking to someone is the first step to feeling better. I suffer from mild depression several times a month. I find that going outside on a sunny day can help a lot. also, doing something fun with your friends or treating yourself to a mini makeover or something else pampering. exercise too! it releases endorphins in your brain and will make you feel better. but the bottom line is find an adult you trust and speak to them…honestly and frankly, about what you are going through. if you do not have a trusted adult in your life, most phone books have a crisis intervention line listed in the yellow pages under “crisis” or even “counselor”. if you cant locate one that way, call your county health department and ask them if they have any telephone numbers for crisis intervention. you dont have to be suicidal to use one of these hotlines and they may be just the help you need. or they can refer you to someone who can help. And honestly, if you are brave enough, go back to your school counselor and tell him/her that you really need to talk and its not something that can wait until next year. If you still dont get the help you need, I would report the counselor to the board of education. that is a serious lack of concern for the welfare of a student, and as far as I am concerned, a violation of their responsibility code as a part of the education system. I wish you well, and hope you find what you need to put a smile back on your face!