Imposter syndrome — the persistent fear of being 'found out' as less capable than others believe — frequently co-occurs with and amplifies transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.
The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy-Imposter Syndrome Cycle
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy undermines confidence, making imposter thoughts more frequent and believable
- Imposter syndrome creates chronic self-doubt that worsens transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy
- Overwork and perfectionism (imposter coping strategies) deplete resources needed to manage transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy
Who Gets Imposter Syndrome with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy?
Imposter syndrome is most common in high achievers and in people from underrepresented groups in their field. It's particularly prevalent in academic and professional contexts where transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy is also common.
Breaking the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy-Imposter Cycle
- Keep an evidence file: Document compliments, successes, positive feedback
- Separate feelings from facts: Feeling like an imposter doesn't make you one
- Normalize it: Imposter syndrome is nearly universal among high achievers
- Therapy: CBT effectively addresses both imposter syndrome and transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy