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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is she normally a pessimistic person?  Type A?

I am that way, and if I make a mistake, I stew in it for days.   I still cringe at things I did 30+ years ago as a teen/young adult.

She needs time, and maybe some therapy?  A third party that she can just unload on.  Sometimes talking to a person who doesn't know you is easier because the person doesn't have the past history and baggage with you.

You can tell the therapist your concerns about her.

If I were in your DD's shoes, I too would be beating myself up pretty hard over such a monumental mistake. This is going to take time for her to get back to some level of normal.   Time and a huge leap forward are the things that will help her.

But, it might be helpful to talk to a therapist.

GL[/quote]

Very Type A, she’s always been someone who puts a lot of pressure on herself, even without us doing it. She’s such a smart, driven girl and has always taken the hardest courses, constantly pushing herself to the limit.

She’s been seeing a counsellor for addiction, but not a general therapist, so I’ll look into adding that. I know it’s a huge mistake to process, and it’s not something you can just “get over.” It just hurts to see her beating herself up over it. I know it’ll take time, but it’s hard watching her struggle when I just want her to find her light again.[/quote]

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