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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 423639" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>Welcome... Yeah, some of what you mention (basic disrespect, disregard for others' feelings) is typical.</p><p> </p><p>HOWEVER - extreme anxiety over semi-minor issues such as ear-piercing is not typical. I can work myself into a frenzy easily over something I think will cause me pain, but... That's a bit beyond normal, and I do have some obsessive tendencies - so I am not normal.</p><p> </p><p>Have her behaviors been getting progressively worse, or did they explode seemingly out of nowhere?</p><p> </p><p>How long has you and your ex been divorced? It is GREAT that you have a good parenting relationship with your ex. This helps. I'm guessing that she lives with you most of the time? This could explain part of the refusal to get along with you - she feels safe to be defiant. </p><p> </p><p>With her sleep patterns - is this making school an issue at all? Can she stay awake during the day? Does she have other physical complaints like upset stomach, headache, etc. after not sleeping? (And have you tried melatonin for the sleep issues?)</p><p> </p><p>Medication might help - I'm not a doctor, so I can't really say - but therapy would not hurt! Sometimes, it takes both. I think there's something underneath, pushing the anxiety up - and that makes everything else, worse.</p><p> </p><p>And... FWIW... Gifted kids get bored easily... Which can cause issues. I know this for a fact.</p><p> </p><p>Others will be along, but I wanted to send you two some hugs! Never easy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 423639, member: 6705"] Welcome... Yeah, some of what you mention (basic disrespect, disregard for others' feelings) is typical. HOWEVER - extreme anxiety over semi-minor issues such as ear-piercing is not typical. I can work myself into a frenzy easily over something I think will cause me pain, but... That's a bit beyond normal, and I do have some obsessive tendencies - so I am not normal. Have her behaviors been getting progressively worse, or did they explode seemingly out of nowhere? How long has you and your ex been divorced? It is GREAT that you have a good parenting relationship with your ex. This helps. I'm guessing that she lives with you most of the time? This could explain part of the refusal to get along with you - she feels safe to be defiant. With her sleep patterns - is this making school an issue at all? Can she stay awake during the day? Does she have other physical complaints like upset stomach, headache, etc. after not sleeping? (And have you tried melatonin for the sleep issues?) Medication might help - I'm not a doctor, so I can't really say - but therapy would not hurt! Sometimes, it takes both. I think there's something underneath, pushing the anxiety up - and that makes everything else, worse. And... FWIW... Gifted kids get bored easily... Which can cause issues. I know this for a fact. Others will be along, but I wanted to send you two some hugs! Never easy. [/QUOTE]
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