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The imposter syndrome, where individuals doubt their achievements and fear being exposed as a fraud, is common among those with genuine mental health conditions.
A 2018 study in the Journal of Counseling Psychology found that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome in their lifetime.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for imposter syndrome, with techniques such as identifying negative thought patterns and gradually challenging them.
"Imposter phenomenon" was first identified by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, and they noted that successful women were more susceptible to these feelings.
In a study of over 300 employees, those who reported experiencing imposter syndrome were more likely to be high achievers.
Fear of failure, discounting personal achievements, and attributing success to external factors are common signs of imposter syndrome.
Research by Dr.
Valerie Young, an expert on imposter syndrome, suggests that there are five types of imposters: the perfectionist, the expert, the soloist, the natural genius, and the superwoman/man.
According to a study in the Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, practicing mindfulness meditation can help reduce feelings of imposter syndrome.
Dr.
Young's research also reveals that many successful individuals, including Maya Angelou, Neil Gaiman, and Emma Watson, have experienced imposter syndrome.
It's important to differentiate between imposter syndrome and genuine incompetence; those experiencing imposter syndrome often have a track record of success.
Creating a list of personal achievements, seeking social support, and practicing self-care can help mitigate feelings of imposter syndrome.
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