Hello ThinkOfANameQuick: I read your post a couple of times. But I have to admit I don't really quite understand what this is all about. So I probably can't be of much help.

You wrote you "tried" counseling. But this is your first time going. I don't know what type of counselor you're seeing. Some counselors only deal in more-or-less factual information. They don't really get into personal stuff the way a mental health therapist would. And not every counselor, or therapist, works well with every client. So perhaps the person you're seeing is not the best person for you?

But the other consideration is that counseling (or therapy) is a process that takes time to evolve. One doesn't simply go in, sit down, & something great happens. It takes time & work to develop an understanding of what's causing you to feel & act the way you do. Also, there really aren't any right things to say. You simply have to be honest with your counselor about what you're thinking & feeling... & allow the relationship to develop over time. And it can take some time to feel comfortable talking about some of those things that are of most significance to you personally.

I don't know what to tell you about the situation at school. This does just all sound to me like the kinds of things that go on in school. I think the only thing I could say is try to avoid getting caught up in all of this social stuff that's going on between you & your current in former friend(s). You have a long life ahead of you. And it won't be long at all before all of this stuff you're currently involved with will be just a (hopefully) amusing memory.

On the other hand, it does sound as though perhaps you're struggling with a bit of sadness that is affecting your ability to complete your studies. This may also be part of what is driving what you are involved with at school... the dirty jokes, pranks, etc. So I do think there may be value in your sticking with your counseling (or trying to find someone else to see if the person you're seeing now isn't working for you.) The type of "dynamic" you're into at the moment (not getting your school work done, expending your time & energy on jokes & pranks, & feeling bad about yourself as a person) can become a habit that will not serve you well as you get older. Better to nip it in the bud, as we used to say. I wish you well...