It would seem that every person should strive for self-improvement. However, there are cases when the desire to be the best in everything turns into self-flagellation.
The term "perfectionism", which is derived from the French perfection - perfection, appeared relatively recently, in the 19th century. Today psychologists operate on it precisely in those cases when it is not about a benefactor (the desire to become better), but about pathological self-flagellation for any mistake.
Indeed, this is a serious personality problem, when a person does not see shades, but divides the world into black and white: either perfect or not at all. As a result, perfectionists are more likely than others to find themselves in stressful situations and even prone to suicide on the basis of their failure. The slightest criticism, public opinion that does not coincide with the point of view of a perfectionist, is regarded as a personal insult.
Psychologists tend to believe that the perfectionist is usually formed in families where very high demands are made from early childhood. At school, such a child suffers from the "excellent student's syndrome". But in a transitional age, he can either completely get out of the control of his parents, or the desire for the ideal will be aggravated.
An adult perfectionist tends to make harsh demands not only on himself, but also on everyone around him. He will torture family members with tediousness, and if he has become a boss, then employees, demanding absolute perfection from them. Perfectionists are rarely happy because they don't know how to enjoy simple things.
