Heather Dubrow’s Daughter Max Dubrow on Struggling with Anxiety While at College

The Real Housewives of Orange County(RHOC) star Heather Dubrow’s daughter Max Dubrow faced a difficult time adjusting to college life at Tufts University.

Heather shared how difficult it was for her and her husband, Dr. Terry Dubrow, when they sent their twin siblings, Max and Nick, off to college at the start of RHOC Season 17. 

On a recent episode, Heather shared a somber update about Max’s battle with anxiety during this significant life transition.

Heather Dubrow with her daughter Max Dubrow. (Source: maxdubrow/Instagram)

Heather revealed to The Daily Dish that she has decided to make a last-minute trip to Boston, where Max now resides, for her studies.

She presented a card to her fellow RHOC castmates, asking them to sign it as a gesture of encouragement for Max. 

The reality TV star revealed that her daughter, Max, had historically dealt with anxiety, and now that she was attending college far from home, the anxiety had intensified. 

She said, “Max and Nicky are off to college, and Max, historically, has had issues with anxiety. And she’s going really far from home, and it’s a lot.”

Max also expressed her thoughts about the transition in a recent interview with The Daily Dish. She acknowledged that leaving home and family was difficult for any student entering college. 

The anxiety Max had experienced throughout her life was amplified by the distance and the realization of the gravity of the situation. 

Heather Dubrow’s daughter Max Dubrow was freaked during her freshman year

Max’s struggles with her college transition didn’t become apparent until far into her freshman year. In the beginning, the excitement and adrenaline of moving to a new place and meeting new people helped ease the initial anxieties. 

Moving into her dorm, surrounded by the prospect of new experiences, seemed manageable for Max during those early days.

She said, “I think at first it was a lot of adrenaline, you know? You’re moving to a new place — I moved into a dorm — meet a bunch of new people, and I think it was fine at first.”

However, as time went on, the reality of being away from her family began to set in, causing her to struggle.

The realization that she would be away from her family and friends for an extended period and surrounded by unfamiliar faces in a strange place started to take its toll on Max. 

It was during this settling-in period when Max felt the weight of her emotions and began to experience overwhelming anxiety.

Max Dubrow is now adjusting to her new surroundings

Fortunately, as time passed, Max began to find her footing and adjust to her new surroundings at Tufts University. 

The initial struggles and anxiety she faced slowly gave way to a sense of belonging and excitement. 

Max shared that there were times when she found herself looking forward to returning to school instead of being at home. 

She said, “Like, at certain times, I would even be excited to go back to school rather than be at home ’cause I had my own dorm.”

Reflecting on her freshman year, Max admitted that it had been an immensely challenging journey stating, “It was definitely very, very difficult and scary as hell, but I think it’s the best thing I could’ve done for myself, especially having anxiety.”

However, she realized that stepping out of her comfort zone and taking this significant step forward was the best decision she could have made for herself, particularly considering her struggles with anxiety.