Roots of Depression: Perfectionism and Disappointment
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Depression and anxiety are chronic illnesses that complicate the management of other chronic diseases. Happiness and satisfaction are determined by expectations and perfectionism by definition represents a set of expectations that are entirely unrealistic. Perfectionism ensures constant disappointment. High standards and goals are the reason you are a good, successful person. High standards are great when they serve you. Perfectionism makes you a slave. It controls you instead of serving you.
It's a fine line sometimes Bill. High Standards vs Perfectionism. Gratitude is my antidote to perfectionism as well as a family who bring me down to earth now and again.
It's a fine line sometimes Bill. High Standards vs Perfectionism. Gratitude is my antidote to perfectionism as well as a family who bring me down to earth now and again.