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From the Depression Counselor: The Dangers of Obsessing with Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a double edged sword. Sometimes it is talked about as a quality to be admired; the highest standard that we should strive for. But perfectionism and the pressure for perfection is driving a rise in mental illness, specifically in anxiety and depression. The pressure for perfection is everywhere around us. Social media, our jobs, our families. It can be overwhelming and debilitating when realizing that perfection is not possible. Simply put, no one is perfect and the constant drive for perfection will always end in discouragement. Everytime you are knocked down, instead of beating yourself up and instantly
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