perfectionism
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First Session
Barely 30 minutes into the first sessionand the therapist observes:"I think that perfectionismis also an issue." [pause] "It is,"I admit. "Why didn't you check itin the inventory?" Fair question. "Because being a perfectionistis a flaw,and being a perfectionist,I can't admit… Continue reading
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Therapy, Again
The therapist summed it up: "You have unresolved grief." "You are anxious and at times depressed." "You need help getting your thoughts under control." "Perfectionism makes all of this harder to embrace." So there it… Continue reading
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A Perfectionist Starts to Heal
I can embrace all of my feelings–even the unpleasant ones–with respect. I can allow my inconsistencies. I don't have to be right. I don't have to like everyone. I don't have to get everything done. I don't have to please… Continue reading