Anxiety Treatment & Therapy for Perfectionism
Do you believe that nothing you do is worthwhile unless it is perfect? Instead of being proud of your progress, learning, or hard work, do you constantly compare work to the work of others? Or fixate on achieving flawless output? Does this translate to other areas of your life? Affecting your relationships? Sex life? And, maybe even your parenting? Anxiety treatment and therapy for perfectionism may help!
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate you to perform at a high level and deliver top-quality work. On the other hand, it can cause you unnecessary anxiety and slow you down.
How Do I Know If I Am A Perfectionist?
Perfectionists set unrealistically high expectations of themselves and others. Their sense of approval depends on the specific people they look to for validation. They find fault easily and are overly critical of mistakes. They’ll likely procrastinate a project out of a fear of failure. Or even disregard compliments, because they are battling their own internal narratives.
Perfectionism Can Look Like:
Procrastinating regularly — you might resist starting a task because you’re afraid that you’ll be unable to complete it perfectly
Struggling to relax and share your thoughts and feelings
Becoming very controlling in your personal and professional relationships
Developing an obsession with rules, lists, and work, or alternately, become extremely apathetic
Feeling like you fail at everything you try
Symptoms of Anxiety and Perfectionism
muscle tension
headache
stomach pain
hyperventilation
indecisiveness
procrastination
avoidance
reassurance seeking
excessive checking of your work for mistakes
I Can Help You With Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism!
Getting a hold of your perfectionistic tendencies is not as hard as it sounds. It’s about rechanneling a strength of yours rather than aiming for a lower goal. Your aim is to take some of the pressure off yourself. Allow your partner to assist you and trust that they’ll complete the house chores adequately. Delegate some work believing in your teammates to complete the task appropriately, and so on. Anxiety treatment and therapy for perfectionism in Florida is a place to find hope!
Are You Afraid to Let Go? Or Worried About Your Perfectionism Keeping You From Success?
There is a difference between striving for excellence and demanding perfection. Adaptive perfectionists set lofty goals, have high standards, and work relentlessly hard for their success. They are achievement-oriented, whereas maladaptive perfectionists are failure-oriented. Adaptive perfectionists desire growth, enjoy being challenged, and problem solve-well. These tendencies become a strength, not a weakness. It’s important to recognize that perfection and anxiety have their merits when placed appropriately in your day-to-day life. Online Therapy in Florida is a place to find healthy ways to allow it to show up and to cope with unhealthy perfectionism.
My Approach to Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism in Florida
CBT, REBT, and Narrative Therapy for Perfectionists
As an anxiety therapist in Florida, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and/or Narrative Therapy to talk
about the racing thoughts that feed your anxiety
CBT is helpful because it allows us to see the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Typically these components interact with each other in the pattern of a triangle. You’ll see that they each have an impact on the other.
Similarly, REBT is an approach that helps you identify irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns that may lead to emotional or behavioral issues.
Narrative therapy is a style of therapy that helps people become—and embrace being—an expert in their own lives. In narrative therapy, there is an emphasis on the stories that you develop and carry with you through your life.
Find Hope Again with Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism in Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and Anywhere Via Online Therapy in Florida!
Anxiety and perfectionism can be challenging to manage when from the outside, it seems you have it all together. However, when you’re feeling drained, exhausted, and unheard burnout and unhealthy coping mechanisms can intensify. It may be time to get support from a caring and understanding anxiety therapist. When you begin online therapy in Florida, you will work with Danielle Eaton, your online therapist. If you’re ready to find hope and healing to move forward, then take the next steps to begin services. To get started, follow these simple steps:
Contact Danielle Eaton by filling out an online therapy form.
Learn more about your anxiety and perfectionist therapist.
Start taking care of your mental health and well-being
Other Services Danielle Eaton Can Help You With!
You deserve support in a space that will help you understand your story and create healthy practices to live a meaningful life. Therapy goes at your pace, it’s for you! If you’re seeking anxiety treatment and therapy for perfectionism, with Danielle Eaton in Florida get in touch today! If you’re seeking another service, additional services include therapy for young adults, therapy for moms (parenthood and postpartum support) depression, PTSD treatment and trauma therapy, therapy for identity and exploration, and abuse recovery. When you’re ready to begin, I am here to support you!