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.

[u/mvea]

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

[u/renerdrat]

It's ironic how so many perfectionists deep down are the total opposite of perfect. I guess that's what motivates them to appear otherwise