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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We went through similar. I’m not sure anything worked perfectly. But we took away the phone, the weekend plans with friends, as consequences. Maybe go full silent treatment until she apologizes for her actions. Does she at least get good grades? If so hold onto that. [/quote]

She gets excellent grades.  I don't believe a silent treatment is the best way to handle.  She will never give a sincere apology in her life, I'm pretty sure of that.  She seems incapable of taking any responsibility for her actions.

I have occasionally given consequences to her.  They are either ineffective, or they just exacerbate the issues.  She doesn't seem to care about anything.  She never spends time or talks with any friends. She could care less about a phone or friends, or weekend plans. [/quote]

I would get her evaluated for depression.  Sometimes it doesn't present as sadness, it presents as anger or irritability.[/quote]

We have scheduled an appointment with a therapist for her.  But until then, what can we do in the meantime?[/quote]

A therapist won't be able to diagnose anything or prescribe medication.  I would get a mental health screening from her pediatrician.

In the interim, you acknowledge that this is a problem that is beyond you, you hold your boundary and don't escalate.  Protect your other kids from her nastiness.  Try to make sure she is sleeping and eating enough and is well hydrated.  Just try to get by until you can get some help.[/quote]

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