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How to get help from a counselor?

X.Mello.x.Dramatic.Near.X asked:


Okay, so I’ve established that I have clinical depression. I wasn’t diagnosed with it, but I’ve learned the symptoms and they fit me extremely well. Anyway, I want to get help. Badly. I’ve been cutting and its becoming an escape, an alternative to suicidal thoughts. I really want, and need, to stop. That and it’s starting to get out of hand. I remember that one day, I was in the kitchen and took out a knife to cut an apple. But I hesitated and though about how much power I had just holding that knife. I could kill myself at that moment if I truly wanted to. Then I put it back and ran to my room, scared of myself for thinking such things.
I’ve thought about going to the school counselor. I want professional help, and school takes up so much of my day. But…how? People always say to get help in situations like this, but what do I say? And can I get them to NOT contact my parents? I don’t think they’ll believe me. They won’t take it seriously, and that scares me because they’re my source of transportation and I have to live with them.
So, my main question, again, is how to explain to the counselor what’s wrong. Once I’m there, I’ll get nervous and not know what to say. What do I do then? I know, most people won’t care, but I really need help right now.
Bless anyone who responds, I thank you so much.

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