#black-and-white-thinking

#black-and-white-thinking

Feeling behind often reflects emotional reasoning and perfectionism; challenging rigid, self-oriented standards and distorted thoughts can reduce unrealistic expectations and distress.

People-pleasing socially prescribed perfectionism creates unresolvable inner-outer tension, driving black-and-white thinking, overextension, and fear-based avoidance of exploitation.

Perfectionism in autism serves as a coping mechanism for self-esteem and interpersonal distress, leading to further relationship challenges.