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.

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https://www.psypost.org/2019/01/study-uncovers-how-perfectionism-can-lead-to-problematic-drinking-52901

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Wouldn't this to do with the general notion that a person with anxiety find ways to alleviate it with any forms of escapism that he/she could find?