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Scenario

When perfectionism creates invisible suffering in successful students

I'm a straight-A student but I have panic attacks before every test because I'm terrified of disappointing people, and no one understands because my grades look fine.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your academic achievement masks psychological distress that feels both urgent and illegitimate because it exists alongside external success.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Education & Learning?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.