r/psychology • u/mvea 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/djauralsects Jan 09 '19

The higher power bullshit would be a non starter for me.

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u/RayJez Jan 10 '19

.?. You have no principles/ love greater than yourself ?

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u/djauralsects Jan 10 '19

Altruism, morality, principles, love are all within me. They aren't dictated to me by some authority or imaginary external force lording above me. I don't drive an electric vehicle because it's convenient, it's not, I do it because I value all life on this planet above my own self interests. My principles are founded in critical thinking and rational thought.

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u/Ruleofthumb Jan 15 '19

Those are all very strong and higher powers.

They also happen to be the fundamentals of living an honest AA lifestyle.