ADHD Imposter Syndrome

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[literallynothinghere]

This is so true
Even after a masters degree in STEM and 3 papers I still feel like it's all a fluke or a fraud and I don't deserve it 😢

[victoriabaker]

I spent so many decades of my life feeling like I shouldn't even exist. I want to thank you for the helpful posts you make. I got the pink noise generator, Embrel I think the name is, something like that. It is making a huge difference in my productivity, and also in helping me to relax. I have found that for me, the relax mode is actually more conducive for getting to sleep than the sleep mode, so it's very possible people will find differing ways to use it. But the different modes have markedly different effects, for sure. Love it.

[spajunkiesp]

I too, struggle with this. I was first diagnosed w/ADHD at age 11. (33 years ago) I used to think I was dumb. Classmates would always make fun of me and call me dumb.

I owned my first business at 29. I now successfully own 2 businesses and I constantly downplay it like I haven’t achieved anything. 😩 It makes me feel guilty to acknowledge my achievements. Makes me uncomfortable. 🥴🤷🏻‍♀️

[giftedsun]

I always say, I'm never content. Just relieved.When something is accomplished.

[ironmaven]

my WHOLE life ive felt like i didnt " belong" somehow, was a chameleon who could fit into any group, never believed praise or compliments 😢Im in my 50s. Its been a harder life. Just got diagnosed and im learning about who i am..at this age. People its never too late ❤

[MickeyDs-mpyr]

I have struggled with this my whole life. Sacrificing everything to prove myself to others. Millionaire at 31, multi Millionaire at 39. Travelling all over the world, goal cars etc. Inside. BROKEN. WORTHLESS. UNLOVABLE. Anyone who knew me said "we never knew." I was a very good actor.

[aja]

The timing. I'm starting a private chef service and I struggle with even calling myself a chef although I've been doing this for 20 years. I didn't go to culinary school and I always feel like people are waiting to expose me

[LimitlessReset]

Never feels good enough 🥹

Hugs if you relate ❤

[TheUntitledOnes]

Thank you for saying this. This is something I really struggle with.

[Chickasawndngirl]

Ooo! I totally get this…I’ve formed 3 businesses, written and published 3 books, started podcasting, constructed two major programs, and been teaching them to students for the last 10 years, and I could go on…but I often don’t feel like I’ve achieved anything at all. I hardly ever stop and think about my acomplishments. And don’t know if I’ve actually, well maybe barely, celebrated my successes…I just keep going, grinding away and pumping out the content with my head down, eyes on the endless projects. I’ve decided that when I reach my next big milestone, I’m going to try to do something to celebrate…something more than an hour at a resturant…maybe go on a vacation…novel idea. 😆

[jace]

Yes I hate this feeling. So much wasted time. I really needed this as I am currently struggling to pass my NYS real estate exam.
I had no idea this was from ADHD until just now. Thank you.

[learningto-cook]

That is not ADHD, that's the result of a life of being compared to others on a negative way. It's a trauma symptom, the trauma being the criticizing..
I agree with the deserving, sucess needs celebration 🎉

[RayRay-jjzu]

This is one of the hardest things for me and I struggle daily with it. Could someone explain how this is connected to ADHD because I dont understand it.

[enemystanduser]

I got into medical school despite my ADHD. I still feel like I don’t deserve it

[lorettascott]

Thank you 😊 🙏 your an angel 😇 I feel so blessed 🙌 thank goodness for you tube because wouldn't be alive with the brain I have. I appreciate you being selfless and helping us. So many people are cruel and think we are making it up or whatever 🤔 they don't want to believe it I swear!!! We are all witnesses for each other now but most is important we are not alone and we are not crazy!

[jennnaj]

I don’t even speak up when I know I am rigth about stuff. I just let others ”catch up” a few days later, all mad at eachother. Like, i could se this coming, but I think no-one would belive me anyway so I just stay silente. Same with arguments. I can feel when people are insecure, when things don’t ”Click” and yes, a few months later, it all crash and burns like a burning house. Never surprised.

[FunnyShellBear]

This is very true, I think because we’ve had so many jokes made at our expense (that we often go along with) we expect to mess up, so when we don’t, we think it’s a fluke!

The answer to this is to stop dumbing down and to do what another commenter said which is get really hyper focused and good at your desired skill set - then your confidence takes over your fears of messing up (which is what imposter syndrome is).

Also I think it’s because the way we achieve things is so different from societies norms that it doesn’t get the usual recognition and praise.

So this week, try to keep catching yourself doing things well, and give yourself a pat on the back for it! 😃👏

[MortynFriends]

In the beginning i have imposter syndrome. New anything, especially a job. But I have such a hyper focus on learning and bettering my skills, that I become the go to on the team. Imposter syndrome goes away.

[JFL]

For me it was more that I struggled to enjoy stuff cuz my “mother” was so envious and she thought I didn’t deserve more. Called me spoiled for the things I worked for.

[cedhen]

Great vid Nik.... Everyone is worthy ❤ . Cedric