Originally Posted by ultramarina
also, depression does not seem the right word for DD to me. She eats well, sleeps well, and is active and enthusiastic. I would never describe her as "sad," but I would say she seems angry and low in self-esteem.

This one I'd let a professional sort out. Depression in children can look different than in adults. (In little boys, for instance, it can show as aggression or a variety of other behaviors.) Anxiety, too, comes in many flavors; I'm glad you are getting help in figuring out what's really going on.

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