Question by alisona.: In your opinion, is counseling “worth it”?
For the past few months I have felt extremely fatigued, have had no appetite, and have felt quite listless and depressed. I visited a doctor who ran blood work to check for any physical symptoms, but who advised that no matter what the results return, I should definitely get counseling. Although I logically know that seeing a counselor is probably the best, I am also opposed to the idea. I am currently a high school junior wanting to go to college overseas if possible, and if not then out-of-state in the US. No matter how I do it, college will be very expensive and in the meantime I need to work at saving money and maintaining the best grades/test scores possible. Why would I want to waste the time, and more importantly money, on someone telling me to be optimistic about my teenager problems? I know that counseling is much more than that, but I still feel generally opposed to spending money that I need for college to see basically a paid friend. However, I have a naggy feeling that maybe I do need this. I’m not sure where I stand.
For those of you that currently see or have seen a counselor, or are close to someone who has/does, what are your thoughts? Opinions? Thank you.

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Answer by Smile
Yes,yes,yes. Here is something I know: if you take care of yourself now,things will be much better in the future. You have been diagnosed with depression. If you go to college overseas or out of state without dealing with the root cause, you will feel the same way. A counselor can help guide you in conversation so you can talk it out and be involved in how to best tackle the depression. If it isn’t helping (give it time), you can rethink the counseling option. I wish you the best!!

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