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251: Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

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Perfectionism and Depression

Laura, I don't think this is a diagnosis. I think perfectionism is a character trait. And in this instance, you you pair it with a lot of constant critical inner voice shame and you got a problem that can mask depression. So I called it a syndrome, which of course is a group of behaviors or beliefs that are found together,. kind of like salt and pepper or red hair and freckles or something. Laura: It's been a pretty exhilarating, gruesome struggle, joy, honor, whatever you want to say. But I've learned so much about writing and about just the whole process. Yeah.

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