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by milkshakes 1297 days ago
> My perfectionism isn’t just about doing things perfect. It’s an exceptionalism approach: I can do better, and the normal rules and limitations that apply to humans do not apply to me.

> The real issue is that if I can’t hit some pre-conceived level of commitment and results that my perfectionism convinces me that I can hit, I don’t put the effort it.

> The instant gratification serves another purpose though. It prevents me from slowing down.

Fighting this is key.

Even completely euthymic, this is still a battle, perhaps THE battle I would pick.