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[quote=Anonymous]I will echo the PP's and say PLEASE take her to see a psychiatrist, psychologist- the sooner the better.

You will need to find someone who specializes in adolescent eating disorders and anxiety. If you don't find someone who has that specialty AND gels with your daughter you may lose too much time.

Both my mother and grandmother were professional ballet dancers into adulthood. My mom took me out of it when I was young because of the possibility of long-term damage to your body (and your psyche). It's a rough sport and comepletly unforgiving in many ways.

You mentioned that since seeing the last psychiatrist you have been spending more time with her. How do you arrange the time? Can you carve out time every week for an activity that is important to her?

Having two special needs children in the house has to affect her in ways you're probably not aware (another reason for her to speak to a professional). But you and your husband should talk to her about it also. There might be changes that can be made at home that help her feel better in some way.

Good luck to all of you![/quote]

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