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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, something medical is likely triggering this. Start by going back to what you can remember about these incidents previously. Write down the date, the time of day, what she might have eaten or had to drink (to rule out allergic reactions, which can manifest like this in rare cases), what you think she was upset by, what happened, and how you responded. Now look for patterns.

Does it appear that she was set off by being told she could not have a physical item, not allowed to go somewhere, trying to avoid something? How long did the episodes last? Put this in chart form so a doctor or or other provider can easily understand it.

Now sit down with your daughter and start by saying what a great kid she is etc. Then say you are trying to understand what happens when she gets so angry. Ask her to go back and think about one of these instances from the past. Don’t pick something from yesterday that might set her off again. You can tell her about a time you got angry at your own parent at her age, and what you thought and felt at the time. It’s okay to make it up a little to try to help her in the long run. Then ask her to roll back the tape to review the incident.

If you try to just listen and not counter what she says, you might get some information to help you understand what is happening. You should tell her that you are trying to be a good parent and you need some help understanding, but also be clear about what family rules entail and that there will be consequences.

Could these be hormonal? Look at the pattern of dates.  Then take this written history to a doctor. She may need help to manage hormonal fluctuations.[/quote]

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