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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fwiw OP I had to step in and essentially do the exact same thing for my high anxiety with depression DC. With depression it is hard to do basic things like getting out of bed and brushing teeth never mind something massive like handle the transition to college. We got DC therapy and medication and I handheld DC through the forms and due dates. It is not that she is Unmotivated as you state it. It is that she is struggling with depression. She will struggle with it even if she is not in college next year and the fact that all her friends have move forward in their lives and she is left behind may not help the situation. Then the idea of reapplying, that sounds awful. If she says she wants to go, take her at her word, know that it will be a very very bumpy first year but listen to her and support her. You need to come at the situation with more empathy vs expectation of ‘she Should Be Doing This.’ DC’s sophomore year was Far better, more settled, more balanced, positive outlook, etc and they are so glad they stayed on track with our support.[/quote]

+10.  This is truly helpful.  Hoping your DC is doing better.  Yes, depression is casting a cloud over the whole process.  Seeking help and meds…[/quote]

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