| Thank you all so much for your posts and support!
I was definitely worried that I was overreacting, but reading all of your posts makes me realize that I should definitely look into this. I have managed to convince my mom to take me to a psychologist, but who knows when she'll get around to that...
Oh and to answer your questions transitionsuccess: I did take the most challenging courses possible at my school, which is the IB program. I recieved the IB diploma in addition to getting college credit for some extra APs. I don't think it is necessarily a lack of challenge, as I don't get straight A's or anything. However, I do have a problem studying, which may explain the lack of perfect grades. Basically, I just don't study. I can only focus for very short periods of time when studying so it's usually just not worth it. A couple of years ago, I realized I could get by just not studying and doing the minimum school work and somehow it's actually worked. I'm aware it won't work like this in college.
The other example I forgot to mention with regards to focusing is that I cannot watch TV. I seriously watch a show for about 5 minutes then wander away and get food or go to the bathroom because I get bored and have no interest. Also, I've never been able to sit through entire movies. I hate going to the movies because I always get fidgety and have to excuse myself to go to the bathroom so that I can wander around and not bother everyone else. Don't know if this is relevant, but it's what caused my friends to start to convince me that something isn't right. |