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I agree. I think there are several reasons high achievers' mental health issues go untreated: - like you say they maintain a healthy surface because part of th
by etherio 5y ago
I agree. I think there are several reasons high achievers' mental health issues go untreated:
- like you say they maintain a healthy surface because part of their perfectionism is no one knowing about their anxiety / having a good image
- if they do share, often their goals / expectations will be inflated compared to that of their peers such that for others it feels like they're bragging or being ridiculous, instead of taking their pain seriously. I notice this especially with when I share dissatisfaction about my school results - disparate expectations create a true divide.
- RobRivera 5y ago>what are you complaing for, you're doing great. dismissive comments at a young age evolve to be tactful but still echo deafeningly from adolescence, in my exp.