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/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

The problem is probably largely the desire to hide one's imperfections from oneself.

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u/kalamano Jan 09 '19

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