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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think many kids like news for the gruesome stuff. My DD is certainly one, and I've never thought it reflected a lack of empathy. She's very empathetic, just drawn to drama.

The more you write, OP, the more I'm concerned that your DD has depression. It sounds like she must feel like she is just all wrong because you've tried so hard to change what is her nature. How could she not feel like a screwup?

I was the one who suggested the therapist and I am going to suggest it even more strongly. Once she's a teen, unhappiness can take some pretty awful forms. Your goal should be to prevent her from becoming that unhappy kid and you need a lot of help to get there.[/quote]

OP here.  I don't want to get defensive but in my defense (:-))  I will say that we try to encourage her gently.  I really REALLY try (and am very conscious of this) to not put it in the context of "everything about you is wrong, you should be doing x,y,z."  I'm sure I don't succeed 100% of the time but please don't get the impression that all of my interactions with DD are negative.  A lot of what I'm talking about is in my head, or in conversations with my DH.  And honestly, while the ADHD thing may be true, I am not really seeing depression in her.  I see introversion for sure, and some social anxiety perhaps, but not depression. Of course, I'm not a mental health expert and I do want to do whatever I can to help her so as always, appreciate your input. [/quote]

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