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The trick with impostor "syndrome" is that it is specifically not a medical condition. It is a common part of the human experience. Syndrome, taken by itself, m
by ebiester 10y ago
The trick with impostor "syndrome" is that it is specifically not a medical condition. It is a common part of the human experience. Syndrome, taken by itself, means "a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms."
It doesn't have to be pathologized to be true. Syndrome may be imprecise due to modern connotations, but it is a widely-observable condition.
What word would you use?
- brudgers 10y agoI don't make diagnoses. I can imagine situations where I would encourage seeking professional support.
- johnward 10y agoThere are definitely people who are suffering from a mental disorder who will show signs of imposter syndrome. I would imagine the symptoms cross frequently. Most what I am saying is just anecdotal from myself.