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may have overemphasized my wife’s crying-it is recent-she had a stroke (doing better now) and lost her mother all last month so it’s related to all the pressure she has been under-
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Ahhh…thanks for the clarification. Previously thought that the mom may be the overly-dramatic type who internalizes everything. So sorry to hear that she lost her mom so recently. That would put anyone on a crying binge…she’s grieving.
Thanks for all your well-wishes everyone.
My fault on not explaining my wife’s situation in detail.
I agree with you seeking a specialists care (child/adolescent psychiatrist) mental health issues can be genetic, some can be caused by external triggers and a psychiatrist would be the expert to guide you . it is important to seek help (which you are doing) and not blame your daughter or yourself for the issue.many people are embarrassed or ashamed by mental health issues it is not a source of shame or failure and getting a handle on sooner than later will help her live a happy and healthy life.
Interesting article from USA TODAY:
Why anxious people may want to order extra pickles