Impostor syndrome

[Jazzy]

I read this on another forum and thought is was very interesting.

The impostor syndrome (also spelled imposter syndrome), sometimes called impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome, is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments. Despite external evidence of their competence, those with the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be.

The impostor syndrome tends to be studied as a reaction to certain stimuli and events. It is not perceived to be a mental disorder among people, but it has been the topic of research for many psychologists. Though traditionally perceived as an ingrained personality trait, impostor syndrome has more recently been studied as a reaction to certain situations. Under this pretense, it is a response, experienced by many different people, to situations that prompt such feelings.

Have you ever met people like this in RL or on forums?

 

[Dee]

Yes, I've met a few people like this, and in a way I am partially like this myself. When I do something well or get rewarded for something at work, they call my reaction "humble". However, I tend to dismiss it as just a stroke of luck or some alignment in the stars was right, maybe someone else sparked the events that led to me getting recognized. I know other people like this as well, and it's interesting to think of why it is so difficult to accept and internalize success.

 

[DrLeftover]

To some degree, I'm like that.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

To some degree, I'm like that.

iam also like that as well

We've all noticed, Moose

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

not saying iam an imposter myself..what purpose would that serve?

Who knows, you tell me.