What is imposter syndrome?

Have you ever accomplished something and felt like it was just luck that got you there or that you didn’t deserve what you achieved? That might be imposter syndrome. Even though it’s an unofficial diagnosis, it affects people everyday.

The Caraway Care Team

February 13, 2023

Have you ever accomplished something and felt like it was just luck that got you there or that you didn’t deserve what you achieved? That might be imposter syndrome. Even though it’s an unofficial diagnosis, it affects people everyday.

Imposter syndrome often affects high achievers, making it difficult to accept your success. Even when you accomplish something great, you might find yourself feeling like a fraud, thinking you don’t deserve it, or worrying that you’re not good enough. But this is insecurity talking, and you have every right to be where you are.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Talk to a member of the Caraway Care Team to see what strategies may work for you to change your mindset and start owning your successes!

Reviewed by Sara Levine, MD, MPH, FAAP, Medical Director of Adolescent Medicine and Marissa Branson, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist

References:
Weir, K. (2013). Feel like a fraud? American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

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