Stress, anxiety, and depression diagnoses are on the rise all over the world, and self-critical people are under more stress than ever before, thanks to the latest efforts by companies to stay competitive. This paper will define these three disorders, discuss the differences and the similarities between them, and discuss ways to help relieve the symptoms of each of them. It will also discuss self-critical perfectionism, and how it is related to stress, anxiety and depression. The writer will reflect on personal experiences with all four subjects, and show how accurately the research is a direct reflection of his life, and personal experiences. This paper will also discuss the impact of these disorders on children. These are not disorders found …show more content…
Self-oriented perfectionism, socially prescribed perfectionism, and other-oriented perfectionism. Their study also ties the stress of self- critical perfectionism directly to many types of negative behaviors and disorders. Some of these behaviors and disorders such as low self- esteem and procrastination are serious, but not considered to be detrimental to an individual, whereas much more serious problems such as alcoholism, depression, and personality disorders have been associated with perfectionism and can be devastating to a person’s health and way of life (Hewitt & Flett, …show more content…
There are ways to treat these disorders, including exercise, meditation, therapy, and pharmaceuticals. The study by Akram and his associates, found a connection between these three disorders and insomnia, therefore, they concluded treating insomnia would also help relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Relieving the symptoms of these disorders, according to the study, also helped people with self-critical perfectionism. The results of the study concluded, people who had sufficient sleep and rest, were more able to handle the activities and hurdles of everyday life (Akram, Ellis, & Barclay, 2015). Some treatments for insomnia include exercise, regular sleep schedule, acupuncture, yoga, and avoiding caffeinated food and drinks before bed. Other recommendations include reducing the amount of light in the bedroom, eliminate noise such as a television or radio, and make sure you sleep in a comfortable bed (Passarella & Duong,
Perfectionism Does perfectionism come with pros and cons, or is it just interpreted as something bad? In the short story, “ Pancakes “ by Joan Bauer, the main character Jill chooses to think the word “ perfectionist “ is offensive. She believes that she isn’t a perfectionist after repeatedly getting called one through her actions but especially at work. Jill is a control freak and her coworkers don’t seem to like how she thinks the world revolves around her. Although, Jill likes the thought that she is the controller of every situation.
All individuals are not born perfect. Every individual has their flaws that has a positive or negative impact to those around them and the society. All individuals have flaws that can or cannot hide from the rest of the world. Scholars of psychology argue that obsessions cause individuals to achieve perfection and can have a positive or negative aspect to an individuals’ life. Perfection is the conditions, state, or quality of being free as possible from all flaws or defects.
May always seem to do things perfectly (diet, exercise, external beauty, grades, Extra-curricular activities, etc.) An educator should encourage progress not perfection. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Characterized by repetitive behaviors. Can easily lead to distraction from and failure to complete a task.
In a study conducted by the Department of Psychology at the University of Kent Keynes College, their research argues that pushing for perfection is not “maladaptive” and is not related to the competitive anxiety that athletes experience. Perfectionism is a simple personality trait that is found in several athletes. Perfectionism can be best described by an athlete who strives for flawlessness and excellence and tends to set high standards for performance. Some researchers view perfectionism as a trait that is adaptive that assists the athletes to achieve their goals. However, on the other hand, other researchers argue that perfectionism is a maladaptive trait that can negatively affect the athlete instead of benefiting their performance.
Ego is truly the downfall of so many people these days and the one vice that most people never overcome. My ex-husband had an unhealthy ego and it only grew as he got older. The more he accomplished in his life, and the more praise that he garnered the more highly he thought of himself. However, unlike Benjamin Franklin he let his ego get the better of him and in turn thought he was above becoming addicted to drugs and always felt he could control it, which was not the
+ Judging your self-worth basing on your ability to achieve unrelenting standards. + Overcoming negative consequences of demanding standards, never give up even though you need to pay the huge cost. If you always think “I can’t be a perfectionist, because nothing in my life is perfect.” But being a perfectionist isn’t about things being perfect; it 's about
Is striving for perfection as important and ideal as people set it to be? People often try to perfect their personal and professional lives to poetry the best version of themselves but others do not see it as the same, they see it as something not as important in their lives. As people work long hours at work and try to fix themselves up for the day every morning they tend to prioritize the meaningless things in life in comparison to more meaningful things that would not bring for fulfillment internally instead of trying to climb an infinite ladder that has to end to it. Striving for perfection is not as important as people proclaim it to be because it causes mental health issues and body image, sets unrealistic standards no one can compete
Critical Thinking: 1) Is there a clear position/thesis statement? - Yes a. What is it? “Zombies are a reflection of their own narcissistic personality with poor education and lack of awareness of their own society/culture” b. How does it address the question asked.
Beowulf was a perfectionist. He carried out his plans of killing the monsters meticulously, that way ensuring he actually defeated them. Just like Beowulf, I have to ensure I complete all my endeavors perfectly. This practice often leads me towards stress, frustration, and poor time management when it comes to schoolwork. In the past three years of high school, this problem has impeded me from finishing essays, homework and other activities not related to school such as decorating my room.
Gradually, it also serves as a flaw when striving for perfection drives people away from her. Therefore, it causes her mother to give advice not wanted regarding perfectionism, and her boyfriend no longer wants to be around her. Above all, perfectionism both helps and harms the main character in this story.
One particular interesting topic that the researchers brought up was the connection that maladaptive perfectionists have on eating or body dysmorphic disorders, which indicates that while striving for their perfect bodies, they can develop serious physical and mental disorders that could drastically affect their daily
“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” People who always strive for perfection are the impatient ones who eventually give up, because never is it possible for everything to be pure. This natural disease is portrayed in the short story “Pancakes”, by Joan Bauer, where due to the perfectionism the protagonist Jill had, tragedy was caused. This story basically describes the life of a young girl named Jill, who suffered from the incurable disease OCD, and constantly attempted to make everything ideal. Although wanting all things to become flawless is not always bad, in Jill’s case it was.
Perfectionism is often viewed as a psychological flaw by people who have found themselves in the presence of it, despite its positive potential. In the short story “Pancakes” by Joan Bauer, a teenage girl named Jill is labeled a perfectionist by her mother and ex-boyfriend, both annoyed at her for being so, while she does not see a problem with said characteristic; in the short story “The Crummy First Draft” by Anne Lamott, the author advices her readers on how to write a perfect piece by going through a lengthy yet effective process. Aiming for the best should not be utterly categorized negatively nor positively as it can be a factor in achieving greatness and chaos simultaneously. Things are not always black and white, one has to think
School can be excruciatingly stressful at times, especially for a perfectionist which I happen to be. With this perfectionism, I 've had a fair share of continuous stress, and frequent headaches. I 've strived to be perfect for as long as I can remember, yet it took until the third trimester of last school year for me to finally realize that perfectionism isn 't actually what it is made out to be. While this perfect mindset may be looked upon as good, it is not. It 's a cruel beast staring over my shoulder and many others as well.
I have to admit that I am in fact, a perfectionist. I am the bane of every group assignment's existence. I sincerely apologize to those who have long endured countless hours of me meticulously examining details. It's just my nature. Half of this is attributed to my genetics while the other half was nurtured through my upbringing.