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Is Perfectionism a Disorder?
Is Perfectionism a mental disorder? The short answer is no. However, there is more to it. Perfectionism is a personality trait, not a mental illness, however; Perfectionism can cause distress both to the individual and their loved ones. So shouldn’t Perfectionism be a mental disorder? In this article, we will explore why.
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Chapter 1:
Defining Perfectionism
Chapter 2:
Models of Understanding Perfectionism
Some of the popular models for understanding perfectionism include the Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model and the Comprehensive Model of Perfectionistic Behaviour. Both of these models point out the challenges faced by people who are perfectionists. The models phrase the challenges as maladaptive consequences, struggles and barriers etc. However, none of the models goes so far as to discuss the functional impairments or everyday challenges people with perfectionism face.
Chapter 3:
Defining Mental Disorders
By their very definition, mental disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and bipolar are associated with not being able to function in society, achieve, and be productive. Psychiatrists and psychologists often want to see evidence of impairment in day-to-day functioning before diagnosing someone as having a mental disorder.
Chapter 4:
So, Is Perfectionism a Mental Disorder?
In addition, the prevalence of Perfectionism is quite high; researchers estimate the prevalence of Perfectionism to be between 20 to 30%. This would be far higher than mental disorders such as depression, bipolar and schizophrenia. These mental disorders usually have prevalence rates of between 1 to 5%.
Similarly, Perfectionism, like other personality traits, appears during teenage years and tend to be long-standing. Mental disorders, on the other hand, tend to have more discrete episodes.
Chapter 5:
Perfectionism Is a Personality Style
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