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[quote=Anonymous]There is a level of defiance that is  developmentally normal in 8 year olds.

It;s more extreme in your case  possible because there's underlying undiagnosed ADHD and anxiety and also you are parenting her in away that is not suited for her personality.
Often times we parents foolish think we decide our parenting style, when it's actually our kids that determine the techniques. 
What you are doing with your daughter isn't working.
You need to set firm boundaries with her in regards to behavior. A parenting coach might be helpful. You response to her wasn't good and your actions both before and after tell me there's an emotional imbalance in the home. She doesn't hate you she's an  8 year old who doesn't know how to control her emotions because she hasn't been taught or expected too. She's not your bestie o your partner OP. You are her mom though so you have to step up. And that may mean in addition to a parenting class you get yourself into therapy and deal with your issues that are impacting your parenting.

I may have misread but it seems you and her father don't live together so unless he's generally agreeable it might be impossible to get him to agree on screen time limits at his house. But you can set the limits  in your home . Getting rid of or limiting screens only helps if you are willing to set boundaries with her and tell her her behavior is not acceptable.

Also check her diet, I'm not one whis organic everything and no sweets etc ever, but I know some swear by removing red dyes from their kids diet.

The good news is this can turn around.
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