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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is peak middle school for the 2020s. If it’s not self diagnosed mental illness, it’s gender issues. Most of this resolves by early high school as these kids move on to dating and partying for thrills, until then it’s just a way to get attention and “bond” with her friends, who are all probably participating in this circle jerk.

Try to take what she says with a grain of salt. Only read texts for true dangerous behavior. The exaggerated stories are likely not how she feels about you, but getting attention from others.

I suggest you not feed into this. When she tries to blame her behavior on a mental illness, crack a joke - ignore it completely - or call her on it. Whatever feels appropriate in the moment. [/quote]

This although admittedly it’s a fine line to walk. DD has issues with depression and is socially awkward. She got wrapped up in all the identity analysis school/internet pushed at her during the height of puberty and that continues to fuel a victim mentality. We’ve been walking on eggshells for years and I don’t see an end to it, unfortunately. [/quote]

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