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Are you affected by perfectionism?

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Does perfectionism affect your daily life?
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Are you affected by perfectionism? Does your striving for excellence – in work, study, creative projects, personal appearance or any other aspect of life – go beyond what is achievable and bearable?

Perfectionism is on the rise among students in particular. If you are a current student, or a recent graduate, or anyone who has first-hand experience of perfectionism, the Guardian would love to hear from you.

Share your experiences

How does perfectionism manifest itself in daily life, and what do you do to cope? We want to build a picture of how perfectionism works, and your stories will help us do that.

Please share your views and experiences in the form below, and we’ll feature some of them in our reporting.

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