Timeline for How to Fight Imposter Syndrome as a student by myself?
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| Nov 30, 2018 at 0:40 | comment | added | Erwan | Oh sorry one last practical advice: for programming, try to find a person you feel comfortable with who can help you with it, preferably someone a bit passionate about it (kind of a geek basically!). Ask this person to help you, it's likely that you will be surprised how people can be happy to share something that they enjoy and help at the same time. It's useful for you and it's something in which you can see yourself make progress step by step, so great for gaining a bit of self-confidence. | |
| Nov 30, 2018 at 0:33 | comment | added | Erwan | Keep in mind that we are only humans, It's ok to feel down sometimes. Besides, our weaknesses are often what makes us unique and lovable :) Take good care of yourself. | |
| Nov 30, 2018 at 0:31 | comment | added | Erwan | @Monika just a bit more advice, it might be useless or obvious but sometimes we need to hear the useless/obvious stuff ;) don't be afraid to bother or worry the people you trust (colleagues, friends, family) with your problems, talking to them can make a great difference in how you feel. It can be about your problems but it doesn't have to be, you do as you feel. In general try to "listen to yourself", don't try to "be strong" at all cost. Acknowledging our own weaknesses is hard, that's what being strong means. And be patient, it can take time to get back on your feet. | |
| Nov 28, 2018 at 10:34 | comment | added | user39171 | I am trying to overcome and today I spoke with a student who had a chronic depression, and he found a psychiatrist at another city, so I will consider that option. | |
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| Nov 27, 2018 at 23:00 | comment | added | learning | Well, you really may want to talk to your school, as medical professionals, especially in student-towns that have large international student populations, have English-speaking professionals. You could also take a trusted local friend to help you along in case you're not feeling comfortable and still feel there's a language barrier. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 17:05 | answer | added | Jessica Burnett | timeline score: 2 | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 15:19 | answer | added | Erwan | timeline score: 1 | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 15:00 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackAcademia/status/1067433000046972931 | ||
| Nov 27, 2018 at 14:10 | comment | added | Scientist | OK: this sounds more like an emergency. This is a forum of technical discussion involving mostly anonymous academics. We can only provide general advice. I recommend you take immediate action. (i) Find the local expat community and ask for contacts. I am sure you'll find great help. (ii) Seek professional help online -- you can find specialized psychological support via chat. Some academic coach online can provide you with professionals for support. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 13:23 | comment | added | Nobody | Also, in my location, there are clinics providing medical service to the English speaking people. You may want to talk to your school to find the information you'll need. Otherwise, what if you have a medical issue, how do you handle it? Yes, I am talking about medical service, the psychiatrist is similar issue. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 13:17 | comment | added | Nobody | @Monika I don't know exactly where you are. But, I do know that most psychoanalyst in my location (Taiwan) do speak English because they were trained in English textbooks and papers. They may not speak perfect English (in my location, again), but I had witnessed an American woman talking to a medical doctor without much trouble. Did you ever try to find an expert in your area? | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 13:03 | comment | added | user39171 | @Scientist, the problem I have mentioned there is not English speaking specialists, that's why I don't know how to react, I am not a psychoanalyst, but I need to get out of this. I am sorry to say that, but my situation is getting worse day after day although I am trying to get home, but even the salary in this short contract I am bargained to get after few days, it really complex situation. I don't know how to keep faith in myself, sorry it sounds rant, but I don't know how to deal with that situation that I have been in day after day. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 12:12 | comment | added | Scientist | First of all, you must understand what exactly is impostor syndrome. As you know, I've followed several of your posts here, and thus I find it unlikely to be the source (e.g. were you given a prestigious position among highly-gifted peers in a competitive environment?). In my overall impression, you hold high expectations of yourself impressing others, and you're having problems keeping emotions at bay. My advice is that you cool it down, get into a hobby and sports, and consider seeking professional advice. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 11:57 | comment | added | Dmitry Savostyanov | You may need an advice of a health professional, not an average academic. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 at 11:27 | history | asked | user39171 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |