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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So my dd just turned 13. And she just got her first period. Lots of changes.

But, I'm getting a little concerned and am having difficulty figuring out what is hormonal/normal and what, if anything, is more alarming.

In the last few months she has:

-- Quit her travel sport team
-- Taken to spending huge amounts of time in her room -- would rather binge-watch Netflix or Minecraft than interact with friends
-- Seems to have developed severe anxiety
-- Complains more of illness and missed a lot of school. One day she just flat-out refused to go to school. I definitely have the sense that she now believes that getting her period means at least one day out for cramps, etc. As a Dad, it's kind of hard for me to argue with this, even though I know rationally that's not something that should become a habitual expectation.
-- Begs to be home-schooled. 
-- Needs better coaxing to complete things. It's like she gives up when anything starts to get hard.

She assures us there's no bullying or anything at school -- I think she may just be overwhelmed. She went in to meet with the counselor the day she refused to go, so at least the school counselor is involved.

But, we're also getting e-mails from teachers who observe that her once bubbly self has turned more subdued. They are also concerned.

She is an introvert -- always has been. And she's a straight-A student in advanced classes, so it's not like her work is suffering. But, when she starts refusing to go to school, that's concerning.g

I've told my DW I want to screen her for depression but DW is adamantly opposed. She swears it's just hormonal and normal. It very well be, but I don't see the harm in an evaluation.

Anyone else BTDT?

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Well her alarm (DW) might be in the prospect of drugs rated for adults being dispensed to a child. Two friends of ours had kids who killed themselves a month into their new scrips that were supposed to help. 
Yes, the meds are needed by some but especially with teens they aren't recommended for them for a reason. A lot of counselors/psychs are very into the drugs (many are in them and the profession is very pro).
A regular therapist sounds like a good idea though if DD is open to it? Just sit down with the therapist and have some guidelines first? 
Be careful in finding one she would like? 
If DD isn't interested though not sure what you can do.

Also - hello? New school! When our DD asked to be homeschooled we found her a new school and she's way happier.
I'm not opposed to homeschooling but we have an introvert too and didn't think it was wise.
Find a small school with friendly kids for an introvert. 
Where are you? What about sandy Spring friends? [/quote]

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