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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 174641" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>It's not unsual for girls your daughter's age to be happy, then sad, then angry, then noncomittal. But the bounce back should be fairly quick. In other words, they should continue on an even keel in short measure.</p><p> </p><p>The problem demands looking into if the moods begin to undermine multiple areas of their life. Their grades begin to fall and they don't care. They go from being social, to not wanting to spend time with their old buddies. They, overnight, give up the special interests that used to give them joy.</p><p> </p><p>I would say, although not a doctor or specialist, that your daughter is exhibiting symtoms of depression. It is very important that she get treatment. She will probably need talk therapy and medications.</p><p> </p><p>It's going to have to be a "world stop" situation. The world around her will stop until she complies with your demands. This is something that many of us have reverted to with our younger children. I know you say that you have taken away her phone, tv, and computer. What about social stuff? Is she still going out and meeting with her friends? That may be your next bet.</p><p> </p><p>Give the doctor a call and see what he/she suggests to get her there. I'm sure the doctor has dealt with a defiant teen. Perhaps they will have a suggestion.</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 174641, member: 805"] It's not unsual for girls your daughter's age to be happy, then sad, then angry, then noncomittal. But the bounce back should be fairly quick. In other words, they should continue on an even keel in short measure. The problem demands looking into if the moods begin to undermine multiple areas of their life. Their grades begin to fall and they don't care. They go from being social, to not wanting to spend time with their old buddies. They, overnight, give up the special interests that used to give them joy. I would say, although not a doctor or specialist, that your daughter is exhibiting symtoms of depression. It is very important that she get treatment. She will probably need talk therapy and medications. It's going to have to be a "world stop" situation. The world around her will stop until she complies with your demands. This is something that many of us have reverted to with our younger children. I know you say that you have taken away her phone, tv, and computer. What about social stuff? Is she still going out and meeting with her friends? That may be your next bet. Give the doctor a call and see what he/she suggests to get her there. I'm sure the doctor has dealt with a defiant teen. Perhaps they will have a suggestion. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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