Annoyed. Irritated. Moody. Resentful. Furious…..depressed? Have you noticed that your teen seems full of angst, but also seems to be “down” too? Seems odd, doesn’t it? While it may seem surprising that these two feelings coexist, it actually is quite common for teens who are feeling “down” “sad” or “depressed” to express it as anger. […]
Irritable depression: When your child is sad AND mad
Have you noticed that your child seems to have a down mood, but also seems angry too? Seems odd, doesn’t it? While it may seem surprising that these two feelings coexist, it actually is quite common for children who are depressed to express it as anger. I like to call it “irritable depression.” Read below for […]
From Fussy to Explosive: Understanding Your Tween’s Anger
Anger is one of the most difficult emotions for your child to cope with. Understanding where it comes from, what to do with it, how to express it in a safe and appropriate way, and then how to problem solve to resolve the anger, is a monumental task for any tween—and their parent. Understanding the […]
Can my kid’s anger really be depression?
Dear Jenmarie, My teen daughter has been lashing out recently. She yells and screams whenever I tell her to do anything, she makes sarcastic comments to her brother, calls her little sister names, and is just plain defiant toward her father. Yesterday she threw her phone on the floor and the screen cracked. The school […]