history: I am such a perfectionist.  Im almost OCD.
knowledge: It is best conceptualized as a multidimensional characteristic, as psychologists agree that there are many positive and negative aspects.
response: Well, I can say that there are good and bad things about being a perfectionist; it's multidimensional.
history: I am such a perfectionist.  Im almost OCD.
Well, I can say that there are good and bad things about being a perfectionist; it's multidimensional.
Really??? I didn't realize. Please, elaborate.
knowledge: In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives people to attempt to achieve an unattainable ideal, while their adaptive perfectionism can sometimes motivate them to reach their goals.
response: Look, the negative can be that perfectionism makes you try to achieve something unattainable.
history: I am such a perfectionist.  Im almost OCD.
Well, I can say that there are good and bad things about being a perfectionist; it's multidimensional.
Really??? I didn't realize. Please, elaborate.
Look, the negative can be that perfectionism makes you try to achieve something unattainable.
I can see how that relates. I have had a lot of success with being a perfectionist. It has become a way for me to stay organized.
knowledge: When perfectionists do not reach their goals, they often fall into depression.
response: But when perfectionists don't reach their goals they can also become depressed
history: I am such a perfectionist.  Im almost OCD.
Well, I can say that there are good and bad things about being a perfectionist; it's multidimensional.
Really??? I didn't realize. Please, elaborate.
Look, the negative can be that perfectionism makes you try to achieve something unattainable.
I can see how that relates. I have had a lot of success with being a perfectionist. It has become a way for me to stay organized.
But when perfectionists don't reach their goals they can also become depressed
I have experienced this as well. I also procrastinate a lot.
knowledge: Procrastination can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, depression, and self-doubt.
response: The thing is that procrastination can also lead to depression. It can also lead to self-doubt, guilt, and inadequacy.
history: I am such a perfectionist.  Im almost OCD.
Well, I can say that there are good and bad things about being a perfectionist; it's multidimensional.
Really??? I didn't realize. Please, elaborate.
Look, the negative can be that perfectionism makes you try to achieve something unattainable.
I can see how that relates. I have had a lot of success with being a perfectionist. It has become a way for me to stay organized.
But when perfectionists don't reach their goals they can also become depressed
I have experienced this as well. I also procrastinate a lot.
The thing is that procrastination can also lead to depression. It can also lead to self-doubt, guilt, and inadequacy.
Are there any positives to being a perfectionist?
knowledge: In its maladaptive form, perfectionism drives people to attempt to achieve an unattainable ideal, while their adaptive perfectionism can sometimes motivate them to reach their goals.
response: Let me see. In the adaptive form of perfectionism, it can actually motivate you to achieve your goals.