I am totally a perfectionist. I really expect perfectionism from myself.
Being a perfectionist can come with a lot of negativity. Perfectionists tend to always be critical of themselves.
Perfectionism (psychology)
Do you get depressed when you don't reach your goals?
I agree. Sometimes I find that I am way too hard on myself when I shouldn't be, but I find it hard to just accept making mistakes either.
Sometimes when you set unrealistic goals you just set yourself up for disappointment. Try being more lenient when setting goals.
I guess I wouldn't say I get depressed per se, but I do get really disappointed in myself. It does push me to try harder sometimes though.
Yes, I can definitely see how that may sometimes motivate you to reach your goals.
That's probably great advice. I do think I burn myself out a bit sometimes in trying to be too perfect at times.
their goals, and to derive pleasure from doing so. 
Definition.
Perfectionists strain compulsively and unceasingly toward unattainable goals, and measure their self-worth by productivity and accomplishment. Pressuring oneself to achieve unrealistic goals inevitably sets the person up for disappointment. Perfectionists tend to be harsh critics of themselves when they fail to meet their standards.
Definition Normal vs. neurotic.
D. E. Hamachek in 1978 argued for two contrasting types of perfectionism, classifying people as tending towards normal perfectionism or neurotic perfectionism. Normal perfectionists are more inclined
attachment and tend to agree with the following statements: "I am somewhat uncomfortable getting close to others. I want emotionally close relationships, but I find it difficult to completely trust others, or to depend on them. I sometimes worry that I will be hurt if I allow myself to become too close to other people."
They tend to feel uncomfortable with emotional closeness, and the mixed feelings are combined with sometimes unconscious, negative views about themselves and their attachments. They commonly view themselves as unworthy of responsiveness from