This is a toughie. If she were not spayed, I'd be wondering if that were the problem, however spaying usually takes care of any extreme mood swings. I would recommend a vet check just on the off-chance that something medical isn't happening. Once a medical problem has been ruled out, you can start to consider it behavioral.

Could you possibly have done something to startle her - or did something happen to upset her and you were close by? She might be "blaming" you for something. For example a broomstick falls near a cat and scares her, but her "mom" is close by. Instead of blaming the broomstick, the cat blames the human.

I would recommend that you refrain from petting and cuddling her for the time being unless she inititates it. Get some Comfort Zone plug-ins with Feliway and put them around the house. Also try sitiing quietly alone in a room with her - you focus on something else other than the cat and occasionally toss a treat her way. Do this for 15 minutes a day. She should warm up to you. The trick here is to avoid eye contact.

Good luck! I hope the problem resolves itself soon.

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