Perfectionism and Eating Disorders

Perfectionism in psychology is defined as a personality trait in which a person strives for ‘flawlessness’. This striving is accompanied by setting high performance standards, being self-critical and a concern for what other’s perceptions of you are. The Positives and Negatives of Perfectionism The positive side of this personality trait is that it can motivate a […]

THE DECEPTION OF PERFECTION – HEIGHTENED RISK OF SUICIDE

It is difficult to grasp what goes on in the thoughts of someone who appears to have it all together yet secretly, or openly, struggles with feeling that they are not enough. They may suffer from depression, anxiety and a combination of many other illnesses of the mind. This article is based on a research […]