This teen seems to think everyone expects her to be perfect. This isn't the case and she cannot provide an argument that proves anyone has that high expectation of her. She makes average grades, and there's no pressure from her parents to strive to do better. When she's under stress or when a teacher upsets her, she obsesses over this one thought --- everyone's expectations for her to be perfect- - - - to the point she suffers great anxiety.
What I'm thinking is that she confusing her own expectations of herself with what others may or may not actually think or expect of her. But it is hard to reason with her.
Please, is there any helpful ideas to deal with this on her own or with the help of family/friends? Going to a psychiatrist right now is not an option.
2007-01-24 16:34:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
There was a show on Oprah today about that very thing. There is a fear that underlies the obsession. She has to examine that fear and understand how to get past it. It is not easy and takes discipline. When she does it she will have more control over herself and be a much stronger person. Good Luck!
2007-01-24 16:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a feeling of judgment she doesn't think she good enough when someone like a teacher upset her she thinks she didn't right in which it's not good enough. she needs support form friends and family.
2007-01-24 17:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by C.K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too! Except I'm OBSSESED WITH RAMEN NOODLES!!! I just try eating ramen and that helps me so how about she just keeps working hard.
2007-01-24 18:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by darrkadlubowski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋