« J'ai réussi, j'ai de la chance… je serai démasqué » : revue de littérature du syndrome de l'imposteur

The impostor phenomenon refers to people who express an internal experience of intellectual phoniness despite their successes or objective proofs explaining their current situation. A low level of this syndrome can be relatively acceptable and be positively lived: its allow motivation, commitment or humility - although these testimonies are rare. Its expression can however cause an important psychological distress and a barrier in the expression of the individual potential even in a low intensity. Anxiodepressive disorders, burnout, or personality disorders can be cited. This article proposes a clinical description of the impostor phenomenon as well as therapeutic proposals.