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Perfectionism1 July 2004
Should it be considered an illness?

Canadian researchers are claiming that extreme perfectionism can have such a detrimental effect on health that it should be considered an illness.

Does perfectionism rule your life, or does it enable you to achieve aspirations beyond the reach of others?

Reporter Rachel Ellison meets actress Sarah Hadland who describes herself as a perfectionist. Jenni talks to life coach and self-help bookauthor, Fiona Harrold and to Josie Appleton.


BBC News: Why perfect is not always best


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