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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I do appreciate all the posts, even the ones that seem harsh! All perspectives are helpful to me.

In general, she has an anxious personality. She has always hated being the center of attention - she would cry if someone sang happy birthday to her (we stopped when we knew how much it affected her!) and had terrible time going into school in preK and younger grades. However she has worked through that and as a teenager orders in restaurants and has run into Target while I stay in the car. So her reaction was odd. It’s like she reverted back to being very young.[/quote]

I posted earlier after another person asking if this was a one-time occurrence or typical.  Because it is atypical (for her current age/status) I think that you do need to investigate a little more and not let it ride.  Such a strong reaction merits inquiry.  Is there something else going on or is this a reflection of a slide that you haven't noticed.  See if you can get her to talk.  Also, strongly consider an appointment with her pediatrician to see if the doctor can suss out something either mentally or physically that might be going on.  Her response to you about a pretty nebulous social interaction does indicate something is happening with her that she needs help with.  Maybe she is stressed about a couple of things and this was a one-off or maybe this is a reflection of a general reversion to her former anxieties.  Whichever it is, be proactive.  Good luck![/quote]

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