Stress of success causes breakdowns

DEAR HARRIETTE: As I’ve grown up, I’ve always tried to do my best whenever I can. I try not to limit myself with mediocrity and always push myself. This has been a main driver of my successful moments; however, it definitely impacts the way I treat myself in private. Although people see me as a high achiever, I find myself constantly critiquing my mistakes and unable to move past my imperfections. This leads to hours of spiraling and looping, the result of me subconsciously thinking I’m not allowed to mess up. This even extends to me pushing away my emotions when it impacts my productivity.