It's doesn't have to be a counselor, but it can be easier to deal with a professional. I wish I had, because in my situation, I didn't have the right friendships to be able to handle this.
So share with friends. If you have friends that can get you through this, treasure them. Friendships can be a tender thing, and there aren't many people that can handle this easily, let alone with the stress of finals. With this in mind, make it clear to them that they shouldn't feel obligated to be your support. This should help avoid misplaced guilt that they couldn't do more, as well as help you avoid worries about being a burden. Most people have no idea on how to deal with something like this, and even if they do, everyone responds differently.
It's doesn't have to be a counselor, but it can be easier to deal with a professional. I wish I had, because in my situation, I didn't have the right friendships to be able to handle this.
So share with friends. If you have friends that can get you through this, treasure them. Friendships can be a tender thing, and there aren't many people that can handle this easily, let alone with the stress of finals. With this in mind, make it clear to them that they shouldn't feel obligated to be your support. This should help avoid misplaced guilt that they couldn't do more, as well as help you avoid worries about being a burden. Most people have no idea on how to deal with something like this, and even if they do, everyone responds differently.