Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Many people with ADHD describe a long-standing sense of not fitting in. Evidence from NHS, NICE and peer-reviewed research shows…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
People with ADHD often describe feeling “too hard on themselves” and there is strong clinical evidence explaining why. NHS and…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Many people with ADHD grow up feeling “behind,” “different,” or “not enough” compared with peers. NHS and NICE guidance highlight…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
People with ADHD often report that their successes don’t “register” in the same way as their mistakes. This isn’t due to lack of awareness…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Many people with ADHD find it surprisingly difficult to believe or absorb positive feedback. Even when they hear praise, it…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Imposter syndrome; the persistent belief that your achievements are accidental or undeserved is particularly common in people with ADHD. NHS and…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Many people with ADHD describe noticing their mistakes instantly while barely remembering their achievements. This is not a lack of…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Self-reflection; the ability to pause, assess your thoughts, and understand your behaviour, can feel unusually difficult for people with ADHD. According to…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Many people with ADHD describe a persistent fear of being “found out” or exposed as incompetent, even when they are…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
Imposter syndrome and low confidence
Self-criticism is a common experience for many people with ADHD. According to NHS guidance, difficulties with focus, organisation, impulse control, and…
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Posted: December 23, 2025
Author: Phoebe Carter, MSc
Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS