It's Not Normal
It's Not Normal
Casey Smith
Fighting Perfectionism | It’s Not Normal | Ep. 13
38 minutes Posted Jan 25, 2024 at 9:00 pm.
Perfectionism
3 Types of Perfectionism
How It Relates to Narcissism
Conditional Love and Expectations
Perfectionism as a Coping Mechanism
‘Overachiever’
Attachment Trauma and Unpredictability
Going Away to School
Posting on Social Media
Fighting Perfectionism
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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. 
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