Feeling Like A Fraud
Feeling Like A Fraud: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome "I feel like I'm terrible at my job. Why did they hire me?" "I'm unhappy but I don't think things can change." "I can't believe they would want to date me." "I'm just not good enough." Have you ever struggled with thoughts like these? I've heard many of my clients express such doubts in my office. I've heard the same hushed confessions from friends and even had similar thoughts myself! Even therapists aren't immune to anxiety! 😊 Feelings of self-doubt, a drive toward perfectionism, and difficulty acknowledging one's abilities are all hallmarks of imposter syndrome , a phenomenon first described by Drs. Imes and Clance in the 1970s. Basically, imposter syndrome is the creeping sensation that you are a fraud. You live with anxiety that you will be found out and your 'shortcomings' will be exposed. You think that any success is attr