Make A Decision Already!!!

    People in my position can often be terribly indecisive. I attribute this to the constant stream of "tic messages" being sent to and from my brain, OCD, and sensory processing issues. This is something I've struggled with all my life and had to have coaching in growing up.
    This issue can be rather irritating for those in one's company, but what they don't realize is that it's also irritating, painful, and often embarrassing for you. Allow me to paint a picture: I walk up to the counter at Panera Bread. There's so many tasty choices. I have certain self-imposed restrictions or road blocks such as: certain things are better to have for lunch than dinner and vice versa; I had A for breakfast, so I need to have B for lunch to balance it out. Those are the basics. Then there's: I had A last time I was here, so do I have it again or do I have B, or the new something C? Take out the one that seems least favorable. I then decide whether or not I want "something new" or something I've had before The "something new" sounds really good, but will I like it and what about the thing I've had before? I already know I like it and I don't know when the next time I come here will be or what I'll be in the mood for then! I can feel the pressure from the waiting cashier and my dining companion (if one is present) to make a decision. They might as well have thought bubbles over their heads saying, "Just pick something already!"
    This is just one instance where I'm required to make a decision and experience mental "Shoots and Ladders" in the process. This happens in shopping, running errands, and just everyday tasks. With those I'm comfortable with, I will freely ask their opinion. Sometimes it's because of indecisiveness and other times it's simply because I genuinely value what they have to say. However, when one has a reputation of being indecisive, sometimes people can't tell the difference. They have their issues they're dealing with and sometimes their indecisive themselves. I do realize this and sympathize. Sometimes I think it's funny that I have this issue, because when someone asks for my opinion on something they're waffling about, I don't always have trouble helping them choose. This is partially due to objectivity and the disconnect. Now if I could only apply that to myself...