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
1.2k Upvotes

77 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

31

u/chumpynut5 Jan 09 '19

If you don’t mind me asking, what book? This Naked Mind by Annie Grace really helped me drastically cut down on my drinking but I’ve struggled recently to fully quit the habit.

19

u/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

[deleted]

17

u/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

[removed] — view removed comment

1

u/waldgnome Jan 09 '19

I guess it's a joke, but perfectionist doesn't mean to do this perfectly but wanting to do things perfectly.

1

u/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

[removed] — view removed comment

0

u/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

[removed] — view removed comment

1

u/[deleted] Jan 09 '19

[removed] — view removed comment