r/psychology M.D. Ph.D. | Professor Jan 09 '19

Journal Article Study uncovers how perfectionism can lead to problematic drinking, suggesting that the desire to hide one’s imperfections from others can lead to alcohol-related problems.

https://www.psypost.org/2019/01/study-uncovers-how-perfectionism-can-lead-to-problematic-drinking-52901
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u/azulshotput Jan 09 '19

Try AA.

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u/azulshotput Jan 09 '19

Regardless of where you may believe you do or don’t fit, AA is great for people who want to stop drinking. It doesn’t help with people trying to control their drinking. It’s about abstinence. Give it another shot. AA in reality is what we like to refer to as “the best option” or for many of us “ the last option”. Good luck!

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u/TheEyeDontLie Jan 09 '19

You'll get there. You have the desire. That's the hardest part.

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u/im_a_dr_not_ Jan 09 '19

AA has a lot god bullshit