Article : Perfectionism is Linked to Mental Illness – Here’s Why We Cling to It

[allthatglitters]

So, why do we turn to perfectionism when it can so often have a negative impact on our mental well-being?

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/wel...99dd262d&ei=14

[DRob4JC]

It keeps me from facing things or doing things that I don't want to do or maybe that I fear - without digging deep into my shortcomings.

It gives a false positive spin.