Cataclysmic Charlatan Syndrome (CCS): A psychological condition characterised by an intense and persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of competence and success. Individuals with CCS experience an extreme level of self-doubt, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy in their professional and personal lives, often leading to severe impacts on their mental well-being and self-esteem.
Examples;
A highly accomplished scientist with numerous publications and accolades refuses to speak at conferences or accept awards, self sabotages results and refuses to complete projects fearing that others will discover they are not as knowledgeable or talented as they appear.
A successful entrepreneur constantly questions their ability to lead, despite having built a thriving business from scratch, avoiding networking events or business progression for fear of being 'found out'
Cataclysmic Charlatan syndrome (CCs) in an extreme, long term version of imposter syndrome. This term captures the overwhelming and debilitating nature of this condition, setting it apart from traditional imposter syndrome.
A highly accomplished scientist with numerous publications and accolades refuses to speak at conferences or accept awards, self sabotages results and refuses to complete projects fearing that others will discover they are not as knowledgeable or talented as they appear.
A successful entrepreneur constantly questions their ability to lead, despite having built a thriving business from scratch, avoiding networking events or business progression for fear of being 'found out'
Cataclysmic Charlatan syndrome (CCs) in an extreme, long term version of imposter syndrome. This term captures the overwhelming and debilitating nature of this condition, setting it apart from traditional imposter syndrome.
by Century33 May 19, 2023
Get the Cataclysmic Charlatan Syndrome mug.a.) A beautiful or hot a lady beneath her glasses.
b.) takes on a different identity when the glasses are on.
c.) unrecognizable with glasses on.
origin: Diana Prince as Wonder Woman.
Same principle as the Clark Kent Syndrome for guys as it's Diana Prince Syndrome for the ladies.
b.) takes on a different identity when the glasses are on.
c.) unrecognizable with glasses on.
origin: Diana Prince as Wonder Woman.
Same principle as the Clark Kent Syndrome for guys as it's Diana Prince Syndrome for the ladies.
1.
Guy: Oh hello pretty lady
Girl: don't you recognize me?
Guy: is that really you? You look beautiful without your glasses on.
Girl: I can't believe I am having a Diana Prince Syndrome
2.
Beauty coach: Honey, you gotta loose the glasses to win this competition
contestant: do I really have to?
BC: Yes, you might be wonder woman beneath the glasses for all I care. You've got this Diana Prince Syndrome going on about you
Guy: Oh hello pretty lady
Girl: don't you recognize me?
Guy: is that really you? You look beautiful without your glasses on.
Girl: I can't believe I am having a Diana Prince Syndrome
2.
Beauty coach: Honey, you gotta loose the glasses to win this competition
contestant: do I really have to?
BC: Yes, you might be wonder woman beneath the glasses for all I care. You've got this Diana Prince Syndrome going on about you
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Get the diana prince syndrome mug.Real major syndrome or R.M.S is an affliction that affects many college students (mainly the ones without a liberal arts degree).
This crippling disease is caused by intense work loads of homework, tets and projects. This syndrome will result in the lack of a social life and friends in general. The only known cures are dropping out or changing majors.
This crippling disease is caused by intense work loads of homework, tets and projects. This syndrome will result in the lack of a social life and friends in general. The only known cures are dropping out or changing majors.
ex 1
"Hey Tim wanna go out tonight?"
"Naw I can't I got to study for two test tommorow."
"sounds like you got Real Major Syndrome"
"Hey Tim wanna go out tonight?"
"Naw I can't I got to study for two test tommorow."
"sounds like you got Real Major Syndrome"
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Get the Real Major Syndrome mug.silly man syndrome often referred to as SMS, (sometimes mistaken for messages) is a serious mental illness which can occur in individuals aged from 3 years old to 15. common symptoms include impaired brain functions, not understanding words said by others and forgetting basic knowledge of different subjects like writing or reading. PLEASE MEET WITH YOUR GP OR MENTAL ADVISIOR IF ANY SYMPTOMS OCCUR. this be permanent if not treated immediately.
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1. a pronounced striving to neutralize and conceal the effect of extreme climate on one's person by substituting for it with opposite behaviors.
Examples include wearing shorts in the middle of winter in Minnesota or drinking hot cocoa on a 60 degree day in Florida. This can also include remarks such as, "40 below really isn't that cold in Fargo" or "100 degrees is quite comfortable; we don't have the humidity here in Tucson."
1. a pronounced striving to neutralize and conceal the effect of extreme climate on one's person by substituting for it with opposite behaviors.
Examples include wearing shorts in the middle of winter in Minnesota or drinking hot cocoa on a 60 degree day in Florida. This can also include remarks such as, "40 below really isn't that cold in Fargo" or "100 degrees is quite comfortable; we don't have the humidity here in Tucson."
Mark's severe Climate Overcompensation Syndrome led him to shopping for a parka after he felt unprepared for the 50 degree morning in we had last week here in Miami.
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Get the Climate Overcompensation Syndrome mug.When your butt/balls get burned, your penis will retract all the way into your throat, which will give you Retracting Genitaliation Syndrome. Also known as RGS.
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