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Mental health of my teenage daughter
My daughter, 16 years (appeared for class 10th) is very aggressive and want to live life on her own terms. She never speaks Though she was very good in studies till class 8 she have been going down academically day by day. Engrossed into her mobile she cant leave it for a second (except when she is at school as the school does not allow her to keep the mobile). She doesn't care / love / respect / afraid of anybody. She bites her teeth during sleep. She doesn't want to sleep during night and daytime she wants to spend time just for enjoyment and she very boldly admits that she wont study or do anything during day except enjoyment. In such a condition what should I do. Please help me out
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Dr. Sunil Gupta
Psychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Mohali
Hi. Teenage years are a struggle, both for the child and the parents. From what you have mentioned, it seems that your daughter is vying for independence. There can also be some conflicts with parents. The best way forward will be to treat her as an adult and respect her. Talk to her and communicate with her in effective words. Ask her wishes and simultaneously make her know the limits. You can also opt for family therapy with a psychiatrist or a psychologist.
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