I never forgive myself for not being perfection.

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Ever since I was in kindergarden, if I wasn't immediately the best at something, I would get so mad i'd cry and act like I wasn't trying anymore from then on. I still expect myself to always be perfect and flawless at everything in the back of my mind even though it's impossible expectations, it never goes away and I still get so mad at myself for failing I can't concentrate.

Your a perfectionist. 6
This is more than perfectionism. 7
This is childish and weak. 2
Your self-esteem is destroyed. 1
Other. 4
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  • charli.m
    7 years ago

    I had a friend like that. Among his other mental health issues, he had severe OCD, which was at the root of this.

    You should probably look into seeing someone to help you challenge your thoughts. No one is perfect, and striving for perfection like that is detrimental to your well being.

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  • mysistersshadow
    7 years ago

    Sounds like a depressing way to live.

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  • riffraffy
    7 years ago

    'All the Above'. Perfectionism is poison, and is the product of a huge ego. Learn how to kill it or you will create nothing, you'll be consumed by fear and live on miserably.

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  • Smokey1D
    7 years ago

    Get yourself a notebook and write in it every night - write down 2 things you liked about the day. And why you liked them. Plus one thing you saw someone else do, that you liked...and why.
    It's simple - it really helps - and starts giving you some good things to focus on.

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  • RoseIsabella
    7 years ago

    Were your parents perfectionists? I think you need professional help.

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