This post! So true. I feel like I entered adulthood with ADHD. I don't have the courage to go get diagnosed- big time imposter syndrome there too. The fear of 'what if its not ADHD and I'm actually just disorganised, lazy and procrastinate with no good cause.'
“ I’m even feeling like an imposter writing this newsletter about imposter syndrome because there’s already a lot of useful information out there” T-H-I-S Thinking every individual has something unique to contribute - except me! (A kind of backwards narcissism?)
I question myself all the time and had a family member who reinforced this as I was growing up. It took me decades to work out ways of dealing with it - taking the facts and comparing them to my feelings to let myself know I was on the right track, trying to be more open when other people tell me positive things about myself, etc. Questioning myself beyond healthy limits also made me more susceptible to gaslighters and other forms of abuse.
This post! So true. I feel like I entered adulthood with ADHD. I don't have the courage to go get diagnosed- big time imposter syndrome there too. The fear of 'what if its not ADHD and I'm actually just disorganised, lazy and procrastinate with no good cause.'
Even with my diagnosis, sometimes I stop and think this but then I snap out of it
The absolute refusal of my brain to pay attention to details!!! I am so grateful for this newsletter! Thanks for the information and clarity.
I appreciate it Travis! More than happy to help :)
“ I’m even feeling like an imposter writing this newsletter about imposter syndrome because there’s already a lot of useful information out there” T-H-I-S Thinking every individual has something unique to contribute - except me! (A kind of backwards narcissism?)
I question myself all the time and had a family member who reinforced this as I was growing up. It took me decades to work out ways of dealing with it - taking the facts and comparing them to my feelings to let myself know I was on the right track, trying to be more open when other people tell me positive things about myself, etc. Questioning myself beyond healthy limits also made me more susceptible to gaslighters and other forms of abuse.
Wow I’m so happy that you learned a new term from this post! Impressive that you’ve had so many careers, what I aspire to do!
Thanks Pastor, and God bless you too