Inherited Perfectionism
Chronic pattern of excessively high internal standards, often rooted in family dynamics, associated with self-criticism, fear of failure, and avoidance.
Quick answer
Inherited perfectionism (ICD-10: Z65.8; ICD-11: QE22) describes excessively high self-imposed standards absorbed from family or cultural environment, linked to anxiety, OCD tendencies, burnout, and depressive episodes. CBT and ACT have moderate evidence for treatment.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Fear of failure, overworking, and difficulty accepting mistakes.
What is Inherited Perfectionism?
Chronic pattern of excessively high internal standards, often rooted in family dynamics, associated with self-criticism, fear of failure, and avoidance.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Inherited Perfectionism, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Nervous system regulation, brain function, and neural pathways.
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