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You may not think it's depression, but you should look into high functioning depression -- it looks NOTHING like you'd expect depression to appear, yet when you look at the symptoms it all might click.[/quote]

I was going to suggest high functioning depression too!
People hear depression and they imagine someone sobbing uncontrollably & all the time, can't get out of bed, won't shower or communicate with other people... however, it's a narrow mined view that society has adopted from movies & TV.

The thing that really stuck out to me OP, is you saying that it's impacting her friendships or social life.

Look into HFD, it's much more prevalent in your daughter's age group than adult onset ADHD is -- especially since she's a first year college student that's living away... which may be symptomatic as well.[/quote]

NO, no, no.

This person is 20 years old and has already told her mom to butt out. OP should not "look into" anything. Do not treat adults who are not interested in your help like minors. It will make things worse.

Express love and support for your daughter. Let her know if she ever does want your help, you're available, but then tell her you trust her, and adult, to make good choices about her life. And then actually trust her.[/quote]

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