| Thank you for your support. No, I am not able to see someone professionally myself, but my doctor has given me some sort of antidepressant. I apologize if my post wasn't clear and perfectly understand those of you who tell me to bring my daughter home. Faced with an indefinite coma, I decided that it would be easier on my daughter to be back at college rather than be "waiting" for something to happen. We discussed it at length. She knows that unfortunately there is nothing she can do for her father except, and this may seem horrible to some, to get on with her life, as he has always been very proud of her achievements and anxious for her to do as well as possible. She truly does not want to leave college this semester. She just feels that her work is not up to standard, especially her father's high standards. Were she home, there would be little for her to do except fret, and wait.Maybe those of you who have gone through this situation can understand what I don't seem to be able to put into words: she has to live with a tiny element of hope and without the right to mourn someone very close who is still alive. I have followed your advice and sent an email to the dean and to her advisor, so they will understand her inability to give her best. I promise you that if I thought she would be happier at home, I wouldn't hesitate. |