Dealing with Imposter Syndrome (ADHD Storytime)

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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome (ADHD Storytime)

[HowtoADHD]

If you're reading this and wondering if you belong here...you do. <3

[elizaschuyler]

I often feel like I am too disabled for the "normal" people, but not disabled enough for the disabled people.

[justme-qdqb]

I kinda have imposter syndrome about having ADHD ironically. Even though I'm diagnosed I get kinda scared that it's a mistake and I'm actually just not good enough as a person, instead of certain things being able to be explained by ADHD. I only got diagnosed recently and late in life so it's kinda like "well no-one ever noticed till now so I'm probably just making it up right?" I'm trying to get better about it

[graceross]

Just wanted to share that as a therapist, I have learned more about ADHD from your videos than I did throughout my entire education. And as a human with ADHD, I just wanted to share that no amount of education has ever reduced my sense of impostor syndrome.

[phoebexxlouise]

On the flip side, when you aren't having successes, you feel like it's because you're not trying hard enough.

[MontRoMMancer]

I told my husband for years that I had him fooled whenever he said he loved me because I didn't think I deserved to be loved. Thankfully, he didn't let me convince him. The turning point was when he said I wasn't allowed to choose who he loves, and he loves me, and I couldn't doubt his love any more.

[stillbai]

One of the best parts of this channel is the feeling of belonging when I read the comments :)

[ahmedmamdouh]

*maintains a youtube channel for over 3 years*
Brain: "oh, that must be luck!"

[AK-vxdy]

"No matter how much i do for them
No matter how much i do for myself
No matter which way i look at it
Fulfillment passes me by..."

[SlugcatEmporium]

I am blind and have disabling mental illnesses. As a service dog handler whose dog aids with both of those, I want to reach out and say that I see you, and you and Chloe are valid. You deserve to be here.

[isaaclyman]

I’ve watched a bunch of expert videos on ADHD lately and the truth is, even the most famous experts don’t seem to understand the condition as well as regular folk that actually have it. ADHD voices are so important ❤️

[chrisb]

Anyone else ever feel like acknowledging that you have ADHD, ADD around neurotypical people that theres always skepticism from them?

[RyleeKeys]

You not only belong, you realized there was an entire population that needed a home and you've helped us create a place where we all belong and we can welcome and support more and more people with similar needs. THANK YOU. ...you've created space for us all. <3 Much love! <3

[michaelbrown]

In my experience in my 51 years with ADHD, it is important to have a lot of little wins. Exercise, clean the kitchen, make your bed, get a win on an exam, at work. A bunch of little wins increases your self confidence and decreases the imposter syndrome.

[blaisegirl]

"When I have successes I feel like they're not really mine" - you took the words out of my brain; it's so reassuring to know that this is part of our brains and it's not actually true but it's still hard. I appreciate your channel so much <3

[mikaylacraghead]

Not me watching this while walking to work where I feel like a fraud lol 👀

[ugadugaga]

Hey, you saying you had a meltdown over tiny frustrations actually made me feel validated. I always feel like a baby getting frustrated over small tasks I can do and didnt think anyone else really did. Thank you

[jasonsteele]

I've never felt like I'm not pretending...in any aspect of my life. My career. My schooling. My writing. My art. My relationships. I feel this so hard. Thank you for this video.

[prnzlbrgr]

Saying "I have impostor syndrome." makes me feel like I only say that to imply that I actually am better than I think .. double impostor syndrome?

[brynnevans]

"And at the end of the day, what's more valuable: already fitting in, or creating space so that others can too?"

I like this.