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[quote=Anonymous]I have a college student with health issues, so I worry about her all the time. It never ends. I've been trying to let things go, but when I do, small crises pop up. So now I'm using the strategy I used when my children were small: describe, describe, describe. "You haven't vacuumed your room in three weeks. That must be aggravating your dust allergies." Well, she can decide to vacuum or not, but I've done the best I can. "Your medicines work best when you take them on a regular schedule." She can skip them, but she's going to feel like shit if she does. At least I'm doing something, but don't feel I'm nagging. Her adolescent brain won't mature until she's 25. I'm keeping a distant eye on her at least until then.

OP, it depends on your kids. I don't think you should suffer in silence. See a therapist if it's bothering you. Your kids know more than you think they do, and they can sense your anxiety. If you won't want them to see it, find ways to deal with it, or do what I do, express it in a neutral, non-judgmental way. Best of luck to you. [/quote]

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