Perfectionism comes in different forms. Whether it’s self, other or socially oriented, dealing with perfectionism can feel like a never ending cycle of unrealistic expectations followed by criticism and disappointment. Often a trauma response or coping mechanism, perfectionism often stems from being raised by an emotionally unskilled parent. In this week’s episode, we dive into everything related to perfectionism, it’s connections to narcissistic abuse and tips on how to fight it. 

Chapters

0:11 Perfectionism 

1:29 3 Types of Perfectionism

4:26 How It Relates to Narcissism

6:19 Conditional Love and Expectations

7:40 Perfectionism as a Coping Mechanism

9:48 ‘Overachiever’ 

13:36 Attachment Trauma and Unpredictability

16:24 Going Away to School

22:52 Posting on Social Media

26:00 Fighting Perfectionism