Stress - College Freshman

milkandsugar
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:08:11 +0000

When my D was a freshman at college, the few times I visited her, I could “sense” something wasn’t right, even though she told me everything was fine, that she was happy, but I always left her with a sinking feeling in my gut. The following year, she confided to me that she had some depression issues and had been going to the counseling center. I knew I should have trusted my gut. I felt so guilty for not intervening and trusting my intuition. She felt she had to handle this on her own.
My suggestion would to keep in touch with her closely, give her opportunities to talk to you. Be a comfort to her, not necessarily offering advice but an ear so she can open up. I didn’t realize the stresses she was under, new environment, no friends yet, time management, finding work. Send care packages, notes, cards, phone calls, text messages, anything to feel your love and support.