Two life problems that I need advice on?

Hi, I have two problems that pertain to life in general and would like some advice. Every time I try to bring up either of the problems, my mom tells me I am being ridiculous, and maybe I am. Problem 1: I think I might have OCD and it's beginning to make me very unhappy. I have to wear my hair the same way everyday, with the same hair tie. I can only change things, like the shoes I wear on certain days of the week. I have the same morning routine everyday. If I drive off the path just a little bit, I have this overwhelming fear that I will have a bad day. I have to make my lunch, the exact same way everyday. Everything in my room has to be eaxactly where it was when I woke up. I have to wear the same Pajama's every night. They have to have Dogs on them. The change on my nightstand has to be in a perfect C or I can't sleep. This is just an example of my OCD problems. But see, I want to wear my hair differently and I want to be able to be different every day if I like. I would like to wear differnt Pajama's than the same ones over and over. I won't take medication and my mom does not think it's a problem. She just think's I am overly organized.





My second problem is that I am an overachiver. I have has all A's and 1 B since 4th grade. I am in 11th grade now and it's changed so much. I have 2 college classes, one of which I have a B. But I also have a B in my Algebra 2 Honors class and Chemistry Honors too. I can't stand that I have 3 B's and the rest are A's. My mom and brothers tell me that it's fine but no matter how many times I try to explain it, they refuse to believe me that it's not. To me, that is like the end of the world. How can I get them to understand? Especially since science has always been my strongest subject and now it's one of my weakest! I don't know what to do. I feel like I have 20 things crashing down on me at once. Plus my oldest brother is causing all kinds on mayhem in my family. I need advice on what to do! Please anything you can say I will take to heart. Please someone help me! Thanks so much!Two life problems that I need advice on?
You're a perfectionist living in an imperfect world and thats really hard. Elements of this look like and may be OCD only a therapist can diagnose you. My concern is the pressure you are placing yourself under.My advice is see your school counsellor and be as open and upfront about these issues as you have been here.


best wishesTwo life problems that I need advice on?
Hi,


i have few comments :


1. about dress style, lunch style, and path to school, you might want to try something new, maybe in due course you may find something you like or something interesting....but don't try too hard, just take it easy...:)


2. i think it is good to be a overachiever, but, remember to take a break from time to time, remember it is called ';re-creation';....to renew yourself...





i wish you success..



Relax and start thinking about the future. Yours looks very bright. Prepare yourself for it. Change and flexibility are the earmarks of a very successful person. With your brains -- you are so smart --- use your brains!!!


Meditate: Close your eyes as you sit on your bed or the floor. Think about a beautiful ocean and palm trees. Get one of those nature noise DVD's or clock radio. Put that on in the background and leave a small night lite on. Let everything GO...Let your mind be free....You are ok. You will be ok...


After about 5 to 20 minutes of this slowly go back to doing homework or better yet, go to sleep with a calm mind.


Do this for a week a little more time each time. I think this will help...