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Atelophobia

Published on May 07, 2016

This slideshow is about Atelophobia, the fear of imperfection. It will describe Atelophobia and explain the connection between substance abuse.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Atelophobia

The Fear of Imperfection

What is it? Causes? Short/Long Term Effects?

  • the fear of not being good enough
  • caused by criticism, comparison, sensitivity, and childhood experiences
  • effects include feeling unsteady, insomnia, nausea, and hyperventilation
  • can develop into an obsessive compulsive disorder
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Does it affect others? How is it treated?

  • behaviour may seem irritating and affect relationships
  • affects socially, physically, emotionally, and mentally
  • must be diagnosed, and one must have willpower
  • find the cause and undergo therapy

What is the substance being abused? How? Why?

  • alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and inhalants are commonly used
  • used despite emotional, physical, mental, and financial harm
  • used because of frustration, depression, anxiety, and imperfection
  • accustomed to perfectionism, therefore they can't handle failure
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Link to substance abuse? Affects others?

  • become dependant, addicted and develop tolerance
  • abusing substances is a bad influence to others
  • causes unemployment, financial issues, violence and emotional stress
  • causes health problems, separation, rejection and legal issues
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