<p>I'm afraid that I'll be hit with people who think I'm acting on a stereotype, but often menopause and kid's graduating hit about the same time. There might not be a good way to bring this up with your mom, but her doctor might be able to help. Sudden weepy months come at both ends of the hormone rush. Someone I am related to spent a few months crying in a heap on the floor. Six months later, fine...and could have been helped earlier with a short term pharm?</p>
<p>Agree with all of the above. This is an extreme reaction and she needs some help/support of an objective nature (read: not family) helping her through this. It also sounds like, reading between the lines maybe, that there is a lot more going on here than just you leaving for college. Its essential for parents to let their children go and become independent. Its normal and healthy. Her present state is absolutely not healthy for any of you. It sounds like she has seen her physician if she had prescription medication for graduation. So that might be a start. Clergy was mentioned - another good idea. Whatever route, as her child you should not be her counselor also. If you can't lead her in the right direction, find another adult who can help you. Good luck.</p>