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CANDC · Dec 05, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Hi coronalight. Welcome to Psych Central. Sorry your daughter is struggling.

Professional help or counselor may help if she is open to getting help.

Setting boundaries is something that has worked in my experience. When the grades come out this semester, ask to see them if you are paying for this college experience. In my life, having people support a person in school was not helping them and so having a break of a semester or two was a big reality check. I think setting boundaries can be a tough love but in the end a kind thing to do because it puts an end to a situation which potentially is making things worse.

These may be of interest
Coping With What You Can't Control

Parental Strategies When Adult Children Have Problems

Angry Kids: Tips to Cope with an Out of Control Child

Hope you get the support you are looking for. @CANDC