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[quote=Anonymous]This may be ADHD or it might be anxiety. She has performed well and worked hard, but she might be feeling the pressure now. My advice is for you to definitely seek out a psychiatrist or psychologist and make an appointment. I would not tell them what you think it is she is dealing with, but rather simply explain the symptoms and how she is feeling stressed about them. When she has the appointment(s) she will talk with the psychiatrist and then a diagnosis will come (possibly after some sort of testing). Your DD may simply be feeling the pressure and there isn't a diagnosis, but with the mental health issues in her family history (her mother) you both will need to be open to the possibility it is not as simple as ADHD, but possibly something else. And then get her the help she needs.

Count yourself lucky that your DD has come to you seeking help. Many people suffer silently because they are afraid of a diagnosis or the judgment they will receive from others. It can make working with any possible issues that arise. You're also a great parent for wasting to help her!

Good luck![/quote]

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