Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness
I’ve read that having perfectionist tendencies makes you more likely to be a sufferer of depression. I’ve suffered from a somewhat “neurotic” perfectionism; in the past I’ve not been able to be happy with anything less than one hundred percent and I’ll dwell on mistakes.
Alis Rowe • The Girl with the Curly Hair - Asperger's and Me
Identity Refinement 101. Subtle panic. Eventually, I started giving up trying to be good at stuff that made me feel bad.
Danielle LaPorte • The Fire Starter Sessions
High need to please others in the family. High need to control impulses OR low need to control impulses.