A psychologist has revealed the hidden danger of the main character's syndrome

The main character's syndrome is not a diagnosis, but it can affect a person's behavior and their relationships with others. Natalia Malakhova, a gestalt psychologist and specialist in dealing with emotional dependence, told Izvestia on April 23.

"A person perceives himself as the central figure of his life, and others as minor characters or even as props," she explained.

According to the expert, from the point of view of the Gestalt approach, this is a special way of perceiving oneself and the world. In some cases, it can even be useful — for example, if a person lacks confidence and tends to put the interests of others above their own.

However, with severe manifestations, the syndrome can complicate interaction with others. In everyday life, people tend to dramatize events, perceive everyday situations as significant "plots" and ignore real problems.

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The expert stressed that such people often demonstrate an "ideal" life on social networks, seek admiration and can behave defiantly. In communication, this manifests itself in egocentrism, lack of empathy, and an inability to consider the feelings of others.

According to the expert, the reason for this behavior is often low self-esteem and the need to confirm one's own importance. Media, parenting, and stressful situations also have an impact.

"Such people do not know how to accept criticism, because it is perceived as an attempt on his main role. <...> As a result, it becomes difficult to build any deep connections," Malakhova said.

The expert noted that correction is possible within the framework of long-term psychotherapy. The work includes developing awareness, restoring contact with reality, developing empathy, and building a stable self-esteem.

Oksana Panina, a business psychologist, reported on April 13 that impostor syndrome and the real discrepancy between the position may manifest themselves with similar feelings, but require different solutions - from working with self—esteem to changing the professional path. According to the expert, the widespread idea that impostor syndrome is always associated with failures is not true. Some employees may regularly fail to complete tasks, but they do not doubt themselves, while experienced professionals continue to experience inner insecurity even with high results.