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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with posters about family therapy. words like "it's affecting my marriage" and "terrified" are not good for anyone--short or long term.

You do not mention if DD is in preschool, how many days a week, etc. If she isn't going, you need to start, to give yourself a break and her a break from the family dynamic. If she is going and she likes it, you might consider increasing her hours there.

You also mention her behavior got worse when she began to sleep less. I'd check out her room for light (especially with the longer days) and consider changes in window treatment to make her room easier for her to sleep. I'd get a white noise machine for her room. I'd check the temperature of her room and make whatever changes might help (fan?) keep it comfortable. I'd definitely try to get her more sleep, because whatever is frustrating her (and you) is much much worse if she isn't getting enough sleep.

Finally, I think you and your DH need to consider spending some one on one time with your DD. Can you take a class with her? Can he have a regular outing with her? Even though she's going through a rough patch, you want to spend some time with her affirming your love for her and doing something "special" that is just hers.

GL. sounds very tough. Hang in.[/quote]

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