Todays Original Poster (OP) is acting like in the midst of the storm with her 17-year-old daughter.

Despite her efforts to reach out to her daughter, nothing seems to work.

After exhausting every possible option counselors, meetings, grounding, pleading she wasnt sure what else to do.

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She admitted to walking on eggshells around her and avoiding confrontation to save herself from any emotional exhaustion.

Because they are masked, it can be very difficult for both the teen and their parents to navigate.

For example, a teen who struggles with internalizing their frustration may appear aggressive to others.

A worried mom at a table, contemplating struggles with her 17-year-old possibly indicating ADHD symptoms.

However, guilt is another feeling the OP struggles with.

They further state that this feeling of guilt can make one unable to help their child through big emotions.

Netizens urged the OP not to let ADHD be an excuse for the daughters behavior.

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It is understandable as to why the OP feels like she has to be careful around her daughter.

What would you do in a situation like this?

c’mon let us hear your thoughts!

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