It may sound a bit harsh, but if you don't push yourself and keep approaching, you'll never get over your AA, however if you have AA now, you'll still have it 2 years from now. you just kinda learn to deal with it, if it's really bad, then tell your friends to push you.
As for the over analyzing, toss away your material and break ever rule the game has to offer, in truth if you are not having fun doing it you shouldn't be doing it at all.
try some new stuff, mix and match and you'll eventually find a way that both amuse you and is successful.
good luck mate
