Cutting/Parents/Anti-depressan...

I'm seing a counselor at my school becaus I cut. Mt cutting hs gotten very bad. I can't fell when I do it and I cut too deep. Last montI was taken to the hospital for a severed vein. My roommate (and former best friend) won't talk to me anymore. I say "HI" and she completelyignores me. She won't even look at me...
My parents know about my cutting, but do not know I am still seeing a counselor. The counselor wants to put me on anti-depressant for at least 6 months. My parents know about my cutting problems, but they don't think counseling nor medication helps at all. The couselor says this will lower my urge to cut and help me think straight (I've got s many thoughts running through my head, I can't think straight anymore. I constantly forget to bring Homewrok Assignments). I don't even like to take drugs for headaches or PMS, but this does sound appealing. However, my parents may find out throug the insurance and the random disappearance of money from my account.

During my senior year of high school, i knew quite a few friends, and (i should i say) and we all used to cut. Anti-depressants do help a lot. They will help you see around certain things, and seeing a counselor helps too. Try taking the medication, and if your worried about what your parents may think, then sit down, and TALK TO THEM!

Well, if your still at school, why do you have a room mate? thats my biggest question. although it could be a boarding school.

anyway..

you didn't state how old you are.

in australia, once your 16 you have a right to privacy of your medical records etc and noone finds out unless you want them to.

also, tell your parents you spend money. are they srsly monitoring your account 24/7?

I think you should talk to your parents or you and your parents can talk to the counselor together so she can explain things more clear. But I think your parents need to know. I'm sure they'd never forgive themselves if anything happened to you. You are their child! Maybe you should tell them a little of what you know but please tell them you need help and help is out there for you. Don't feel alone because your not by far. Good luck sweety...things will be ok.