Originally Posted by
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Regarding your work: Is this a situation where you really are being held responsible for things you can't control? Or do your superiors understand that there are certain things that you reasonably can or can't do?
Oh, goodness, no. My current boss is awesome and I've discussed my anxiety and perfectionism with him. I am in the legal profession...I have had judges tell me that they think I do a great job in the courtroom. I am deeply humbled, because having a judge compliment a lawyer is...I don't know it leaves me speechless and deeply grateful that I have a job in which I can be successful. But then I start worrying about screwing up. If people think I do a good job, what will happen when I mess up? Note that I said "when," not "if," because mistakes are inevitable no matter what you do for work. I do know that, but I still get freaked out.