SCOUT· 44%56m·2026-10-08·Mental HealthPerfectionism: Is It a Mental Illness? A Therapist Explains
Is your drive to be flawless really high standards, or anxiety in disguise? On RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire and licensed therapist Marc Azoulay answer your top questions about perfectionism, burnout, and the all-or-nothing trap. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Host Terry…
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