If perfection is used positively, you’ll be goal-driven and motivated with a (seemingly) strong sense of focus.
If you use perfectionism negatively, you will set internal standards for yourself that are impossible to achieve, which will leave you feeling disappointed (in yourself). You’ll not only evaluate yourself negatively, but you’ll also be critical of others (without meaning to be).
All resulting in low self-esteem, driven by unattainable goals and a fear of failure. This fear of failure may lead to procrastination. If you don’t do something, it can’t be judged…..right?!
OCD, social anxiety and panic attacks often have an element of perfectionism.