Absolute perfectionism is the belief that we ought to be perfect everywhere, all the time, and to everyone. Doing so is impossible, but a healthier version of perfectionism exists.

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There's long been a link between perfectionism and anxiety. Perfectionism is often elevated in anxiety disorders. These include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic ...

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Perfectionism is not one of the official symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but for some people, they may go hand in hand. Perfectionism is a tendency to strive for ...

Whether perfectionism stems from a fear of judgment ... building — your body and brain will thank you later! Anxiety disorders are the most common U.S. mental illness, affecting 40 million ...

Orthorexia is linked to perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety. Characteristics include rigid food choices, meticulous planning and a focus on food as a source of health rather ...

Anorexia nervosa with its devastating mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms has the highest mortality rate among ...