My 9 year old daughter cried over anything DOES SHE NEED THERAPY?

[collette123]

My 9 year old daughter gried about every little thing, about having to brush her teeth, wearing her glasses, having to read a book, doing math homework, and the lsit goes on and on, always thinks I'm yelling at her or I'm mad at her even if I'm not,  I asked her why she cries so much and always says b/c she thinks I don't love her, I always tell her that I discipline her doesnt mean I dont love her I just have to do it for her own good, but it never gets better, I dont know what to do or handle it anymore, the crying is jsut gettting worst every day, and I'm concern I have tried talking to her in every way possible but nothing has worked, she is the only child grew up with out her Dad being in her life in regular basis, and her step dad has only been in her life for the past 2 years he adores her, she was always a perfect child up until recently. And everytime I try to discipline her she only talks to her step dad with respect and makes me feel like the evil mom.... so I'm wondering should I take her to therapy or how should I handle this I NEED HELP

[Joywolf]

This is how I was as a child I actually wished I could get therapy I wanted to be happy but I couldent . I got diagnosed with anxiety maybe have a talk with your doctor or phyciatrist about it .

[margypops]

No ,she doesnt need therapy , relax and dont get on her case about so many things, give her choices of when to do things like brush her, teeth perhaps you are expecting too much and she is rebelling, relax more, focus on her positiove side and praise her when you see her doing something right.Walk in her shoes .

[kgm59]

I would research puberty.  I think hormone changes can manifest as emotional changes.  I wouldn't rush to therapy.

[tinytoes200]

i am having the very same problem with my daughter.she crys over absolutly everything,and now if i say anything to her she says she doesnt want to live here with me she wants to live with her nanny.this is only the last year,she use to be so happy all the time.i dont know what to do

[jdtm]

Does she need therapy - maybe.  But first, I wonder if your daughter is very, very sensitive.  There is an excellent book titled "the highly sensitive child" by Elaine N. Aron which might be of help.  If you google the title of the book, you should be able to find more information re this topic.  This book should be available in your public library, local bookstore or purchased on-line.  Hope this helps ....