The Imposter within Yourself

The sense of isolation that comes from mental illness is one of the most difficult aspects to deal with. Thinking that there is no one who is going through the same thing, that you are the only one who is suffering and if someone will find out that you're not doing well, they will judge you so easily. Feeling like a cheat is a common symptom of not trusting yourself. It is more than just a lack of self esteem and having it is just like having a hard time accepting compliments, not realizing what you have achieved and feeling like a loser despite all the things that have been done.

“Self-distrust, inhibition, fear, dread, anxiety, choosing mundane activities rather than risking something new and exciting.”

Knowing that there's someone that experiences the same difficulties and emotions is nothing more than reassuring. Having hard time, friends or relatives who can listen and you can vent to, persons that help you solve problems or as simple as giving you a positive gesture can change your whole mood. Reaching out to anyone you know can help you and might be interested in listening and talking to you might seem intimidating at first but after trying it out you'll be surprised that they understand what you've been going through.

"Taking a step back and asking or telling yourself, "Is this an opportunity you want to act on? Only you can decide whether or not you are deserving of a seat at the table. You are going to qualify yourself. The real tragedy is that you didn't have the bravery to do it, it is you who is wandering around and never learning. In moments of self-doubt, write down all your WINS in a journal and draw STRENGTH from those memories." - The Kip Team

---

To learn more you might prefer watching this:

---

REFERENCE:

The Kip Team. (2016). Real Stories: Imposter Syndrome. Kip Blog. Retrieved from https://medium.com/kip-blog/real-stories-imposter-syndrome-15bce02a5c1e