However in the case of perfectionism, this is a situation in which the person sets unrealistic goals that tare impossible for them to attain. They feel that everything must be perfect.

Usually the behavior and thought patterns of a perfectionist are quite rigid and there is no allowance made for human error or mistakes.

Unfortunately people who are perfectionists set goals for themselves and others that are too high to achieve. When they are unable to achieve these goals, they end up feeling depressed with low self-esteem. Perfectionists sometimes fall prone to other addictions such as drugs and alcohol when their goals are not met.

The symptoms that are typically found in perfectionism consists of:

* Setting impossible or unrealistic goals
* Setting impossible or unrealistic goals for other people
* Feeling that other people expect you to be perfect


The treatment associated with Perfectionism consists of:

* Support and education about their behavior
* Behavioral therapy
* Enrollment in a rehabilitative program if an addiction to drugs or alcohol coexists.