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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do I help my 21 yr old who seemingly has everything on paper and yet is struggling mentally. Recent grad, no student loans, stable home life, no romantic attachments /break ups, no substance abuse etc. and yet there’s no light in her eyes, a dimness in her smile and no excitement about what’s happening next
She’s job hunting in the increasingly difficult time with no leads , no interviews and it’s getting discouraging and she’s losing self esteem. She has admitted to being in a tough place mentally a few months ago, severely depressed and anxious, barely able to function and just focused on getting through the day. As a mom it fills me guilt to know that my kid was going through this alone. 
In our candid moments she does say that we don’t hear her. I don’t know if that is the case. I do hear her, and feel for her, but I’m at a loss for how to help her. We’ve tried therapy but it’s been intermittent and I don’t think it’s helped. Should we be looking at psychological/psychiatric services? Should i let her handle her care? 
Anyone going through this with their kids or was a young adult in this situation, pls tell me what you did? Also what did your parents do / could have done to help you? I want to be there for her, but also, don’t want to make this about what I think she needs, vs what she actually does.  [/quote]

How much are you willing to be actively involved in supporting her? [/quote]

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