Born on September 21, 1966 in Pittsburg, PA Parents: George L.

Miller & Maryen Lorrain Miller Never married No children

At 14 years old opened Abby Lee Dance Company

Also owns the Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio

which is now known as Reign Dance Productions in Penn Hill, PA

Taught 3,000-4,000 dancers Never enjoyed being on stage performing Starred on TV series Dance Moms (20112013) & Abbys Ultimate Dance Competition

312.34 - Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Several discrete episodes of failure to resist aggressive

impulses that result in serious assaultive acts or destruction of property (Criterion A). The degree of aggressiveness expressed during the episodes is grossly out of proportion to any precipitating psychosocial stressors (Criterion B). The aggressive episodes are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g., Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder, a Manic Episode, Conduct Disorder, or AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and are not due to the direct physiological effects of substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e.g., head trauma, Alzheimers disease) (Criterion C).

When Abby does not get her way she often immediately turns to rage, aggression, and/or threats

Below is the link to a video that shows Abby over reacting because one of the mothers did not put chair stoppers on the chair prop like she was asked. Although the mother states she would have them the next day for the competition Abby throws the chair angrily and kicks the student out of the room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEezS7qndXc

Abby has also been know to scream and threaten others, often unprovoked. She has thrown water on a rival dance teacher for making rude and snide comments towards her backstage, thrown the dancers mothers and the dancers out of rooms and her studio for challenging her or disagreeing with her.

Abby is often in a stressful environment and, like most people, she often gets frustrated and angry. Much of the time, though, Abbys anger reaction is significantly more intense than would be expected for that situation.

Below is the link to a video that shows Abby fighting with one of the mothers (Christi). Abby becomes extremely angry and screams at Christi over her grammar saying Christi and I, you idiot! Christi and I!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG NOUA8A9aM

There is not enough evidence to support Abby Lee Miller having a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder, a Manic Episode, Conduct Disorder, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Although she exhibits certain traits of some of these disorders, none are enough for a diagnostic basis. There is also no evidence indicating Abby Lee Miller of having a drug problem, or any medical condition that could account for her symptoms. This does not mean these are not possibilities, but because Abby is a celebrity and therefore the general public does not have the access or ability to find out any unpublished records.

No Axis II indicated
Possible Narcissistic Personality Disorder,

but inadequate information found to prove diagnosis.

No health problems have been publicly reported by Abby Lee Miller.

Problems with primary support group: Several times throughout the three seasons of Dance Moms Abby has made references to her parents discipline and extremely strict parenting style. Problems related to social environment: While on the show Abby has never been in a significant relationship, and some of the mothers have made comments about Abby never having been in a relationship. Abby also has never made any reference to having a close group of friends. Occupational problems: Although Abby is doing what she claims to be her passion, she still owns her own business, works extremely long hours, and works in a stressful environment.` 11

GAF Score = 55
A GAF score between 51-60 is used when there are moderate symptoms. Abby has her main issues in her social functioning, and is fairly impaired in finding and maintaining social relationships. The main social relationships she has are with her employees, dancers, and dancers parents.