‘The Hidden Power,’ Host Dr Susan Koruthu
In this episode, I would like to discuss the Effects of imposter syndrome as I see it in many of my clients suffering from this syndrome and diminished their self-worth.
Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their own accomplishments. Suppose you are a person suffering from imposter syndrome you will devalue your abilities and talents. In that case, you will attribute your success to luck or deceive or if in a group activity give credits to others hard work and devalue your own contribution.
You will exhibit fear of evaluation, fear of not continuing success and fear of not being as capable as others. When things go wrong, you blame yourself, and when things go fine, you give credit to external factors.
In relationships, you often feel like you do not live up to the expectations of your parents, partner, friends or loved ones. You experience feelings of being unworthy or of not deserving the beneficial relationships you possess.
In a contest - You will compare with others and evaluate you always as a low performer. You will question the grounds on which you have been accepted into a program. You will perceive that your achievements are because of external factors and not from your personal ability or intelligence.
Imposter syndrome is a belief you form during your childhood years from the influencing personalities’ teachings in your growing up years.
Imposter syndrome is not a mental illness, but it can strongly affect your functioning.  It can be treated with cognitive behaviour techniques by giving emphasise on self-esteem. 
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