Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Chronic Pain

I have the same. I get pain daily but some days are worse than others and I am grateful for the lesser pain days but also think is this all in my head? I know it isn’t as I’ve seen my MRIs! But how do some people just fight through their issues and others (like me) don’t?!

Yes I go through this also

Actually yes - and I have cancer. If I have a slightly better day I go through the same thing - am I just inventing pain on the other days? But then the pain/nausea return and I wonder what kind of idiot thinks they can fake cancer.

I have the same thoughts all the time. On my good days I try to convince myself I’m not really sick and it’s all in my mind.

I also have this issue. For me it really started with doctors not believing me or telling me it’s in my head so I would start to believe it (of course this didn’t end up being the case and I received 3 chronic illness diagnosis within 2 years). It really helped me going to therapy to learn how to deal with those emotions. I realize it’s not an option for everyone but it’s been very helpful coping and dealing with the imposter syndrome.

I struggle with the same feelings sometimes. It really sucks and I’m sorry you are going through this too.

This is exactly how I feel! It can be really hard to cope with. When it’s bothering me the most I try to think of all the reasons I know I’m not just making it all up. Unfortunately it only usually helps for a little bit. I hope you find a way of coping that works for you ❤️