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Unstable self-image: Shifting views of yourself; feeling competent one day and completely inadequate the next.
Chronic uncertainty: Unsure about your own likes, dislikes, values, or direction in life.
Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from your body or surroundings, especially during stress; feeling like an observer of your own life.
Low self-worth: Deep shame, self-criticism, or feeling fundamentally flawed or broken.

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on October 14, 2024 April 30, 2026

Perfectionism: When High Standards Become Self-Destructive

A Sydney psychologist explains how perfectionism fuels anxiety, procrastination, burnout and self-criticism, plus practical ways to break free from impossible standards.