AMWDW Inverted Shadow and Imposter Syndrome

[@dragonmasterknight7]

Doc. I think it's about time YOU had a moment with yourself. I've been off and on in your channel and other bronies channels where you've shown up and it's been nice seeing you playing the big brother to them or the reliable father figure. But.... I've also seen moments where you yourself have hit YOUR lowest. I know it's scary to seek advice from others when you've been the one giving it to others. But keeping on a brave and strong face is hard not just on the body but the soul as well. I think it's time that DrWolf has A Moment With Dr Wolf.

[@DRWolf001]

I think this video might just be what you're looking for :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z37EeHSwZ5upe6s

[@dragonmasterknight7]

@@DRWolf001 Actually, Part of me wishes I could schedule time with you doc. And maybe some of the others. But, in this community, I'm just one of those nobodies with no real talent.

[@DRWolf001]

@@dragonmasterknight7 I actually thought the same way about myself before making my first video back in 2013.

[@dragonmasterknight7]

@@DRWolf001 Thing is doc... I'm not a video maker... I USED to do a review blog for fun... I called it Culture's Compendium of Reviews... I had so much fun doing it and watching mlp... Then.... well.... things in the fandom happened and life got hard... I stopped cuz I realized I couldn't be like all of you and that... the fandom was going down a bad path.... It's been a year or more since I last posted there and I keep telling myself I'll go back and finish but... I never find the drive to do so... I've always had a dream to be in the rift community like you, Bliss, and so many others but I feel like I don't have that kind of potential.....

[@supersaiyandiclonius3056]

@@dragonmasterknight7 greetings mood kindred. I got started as an internet presence writing fanfics and making sliding image music videos to advertise them. I've recently tried making small theory videos based in the world of Warhammer 40,000, but ultimately, I've only just breached 300 subscribers over 3-4 years. I have big ideas for videos, but I lack either the equipment, funding, or in most cases raw talent to bring my ideas to life. But when I look back at my older videos, I do see that I've progressed an inch at a time. You always start with nothing. Don't give up just yet, it may take years, even a decade or two, but it's possible and even certain if you refuse to submit.

[@autisticblood5123]

Lightning Bliss first showing up in the modiverse: *Close to having an anxiety and on the edge of a heart attack* Drwolf first showing up in the modiverse: freaked out but not intensely

[@OliverTeLouie]

Dr. Wolf and TheInvertedShadow both doing a video together? That's something I've never seen before, but I'm not complaining.

[@Kovabomb]

Considering some of the things Shadow has put out in the past, it is indeed surprising to see them working together. But that’s then and this is now. It’s nice to see Shadow’s style in something like this.

[@rosemarythegamingfox7261]

@@Kovabomb I agree kovabomb

[@TheDeathwing5]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@rosemarythegamingfox7261]

@@TheDeathwing5 mhm

[@meemietheeevee4400]

I wanted to show my appreciation to Inverted Shadow and DRWolf for bringing this issue to light. It's an issue that I hope and suspect will reach a lot of people. Imposter syndrome is an extremely common affliction, both in the creative industry and the helping industry. I actually have a story about imposter syndrome from my own experiences as a graduate student in an art therapy program. I was leading a module on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for my theories class in graduate school and one of the tenants of CBT is that there are several cognitive distortions that many people have, including distortions where people undermine their own accomplishments, skills, strengths, etc. For the module, I asked the participants to raise their hand if they felt like an imposter in the graduate program. Everyone, all 18 people in the class, raised their hand. It was something that was really surprising to me, because all my classmates had an idea about what the expectations for a graduate student in an art therapy program was and decided that everyone else fit the description except for themselves. After talking with several of them, many thought that they were too disorganized, too slow, too quiet or too loud, or even that the only reason they got into the program was because the interviewers took pity on them. The list goes on of "what others are like" being the same as "what I'm not" or devising reasons of why they don't belong. So, for the module, I had my classmates do an art project where they create one piece that represents the cognitive distortion of believing that they're an imposter in the graduate program and another piece that contradicts that cognitive distortion, and compare the two pieces, see which scenario is more likely. Looking at all the thoughts of what people think is the ideal creator or ideal therapist, if we pull them all together, we get a result of a person that can't and does not exist in any scenario and, frankly, that's how it should be. The strengths and weaknesses that make us unique add something new to every community. All the members of my class berated themselves for not being ideal, but being not-ideal is what adds new experiences and new perspectives that makes the community stronger. I feel it's a similar case, if not more-so, for the creatively-inclined community. Different strengths and weaknesses produce new art and new ideas.

[@DRWolf001]

Thank you kindly for sharing your experiences here Meemie :)

[@SirGarchomp146]

Imagine if Dr Wolf meets others in Shadows dimension like the elements of insanity:P

[@JaimeD.]

*Inverted Shadow/Shadow Rush* has so much power, but even he has a few problems in life like the rest of us. Glad that this session went well and I appreciated the topic.

[@Myrkin]

The part about having Imposter Syndrome is not only hearing an inside voice saying what you do isn't as great as other people might think. It also involves actually believing at some level that the voice is correct and then having a constant fear that your friends/coworkers/family will some day realize it too and then they will judge you and your accomplishments accurately. In other words, it involves (at least in my experience) not only low self-esteem, but also a sense of dread at the thought of "being caught". "He looks sus."

[@Gresekjr122]

Everyone involved did an outstanding job. I really enjoyed this. Keep up the good work. Have a wonderful day Dr.Wolf & Friend’s.

[@SauropodStudios1954]

This really touched my heart, I tend to self doubt from time to time

[@shadetheunknown9240]

I remember being in one stream, can't remember which though at the moment, that I said something to help try and encourage Inverted Shadow, and it brought him to a standstill and tears for a moment. He's always made stuff that's made me laugh my ass off even at the worst of times that I was feeling doubts about my own worth. I hope he continues making kick ass content and keeps being as funny as he's always been with his work. And if he takes the time to read this, thanks for giving me the small portion of the time to say "Thanks for the Laughs, and everything else." And if dr.wolf reads this, keep being you, we need more like you to help the lost in this world.

[@slots777]

About the only stream I remember why Shade's broke down crying was that one in VRChat where his friends did a small eulogy for his grandmother. IF you want to try and find that stream you're thinking of, it might likely be on his other KZbin where he uploads the Twitch vods.

[@yoshistarhunter]

Dear lord I needed this. I've been living with imposter syndrome for a few years now after I struggled through college but due to covid, didn't do half of the modules and came out with very high grades when I know if it didn't happen I wouldn't have done as well as predicted. Not to mention my dependency on others praise to keep my self esteem anywhere close to up which on turn makes me put their happiness a bigger priority to mine. So in a few ways, this one hit me hard, not as emotionally mind you just.... what I've needed to hear for a while now.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

As usual i really loved and enjoyed this therapy session vid Doc, your OC looks totally awesome in 3D form and i was happy to see you succesfully help another individual with their problems! for just as you say "It's good to be helping" it's also good to see you helping others, truly magnificent work!!!

[@somerandomdude7785]

Doctor, you should keep your 3D model for a potential G5 AMwDW with the Mane characters.

[@RailerTheRailwayDog]

That would be awesome, plus with Sprout too!

[@lunachocken]

@@RailerTheRailwayDog oh no

[@GinjiAsgard]

This is a good message for a lot of people with that same issue

[@crystalandcrew4495]

Glad to see both shadows getting help. They are as amazing as those in the Rift and I'm glad you were able to help them Doc.

[@berengerdietiker22]

I like Dr. Wolf's 3D model. Good job, TheInvertedShadow.

[@pensive7270]

2:12, that tiny nod is adorable.

[@Samgreen90]

When your title said "Imposter Syndrome" I was expecting something related from The _Sonic the Hedgehog_ franchise from IDW.

[@StarryThey-os]

This video is so relatable. Every word of this is accurate and it is comforting to hear that I'm not the only one who tends to feel this way.

[@autisticblood5123]

Weird yet best thing is that I remember seeing a twitch stream uploaded to KZbin of Theinvertedshadow working on the gmod video

[@rjmckenzie4706]

That was amazing Dr. wolf. The animation was good and the characters were likeable hope you do something like this again. You deserve a trophy.

[@revaslatts4301]

"It is not all about you!" That gave me chills!

[@cyrusnoble462]

It has been such a long time since I've seen AMWDW. Truly, I missed watching these. Doctor Wolf is one of the people that I truly admired and I do hope that he never changed because the amount of help he brings to others really warms my heart as not only to work harder as a better friend, but also as a better person. And to Doc, if you ever read this, I do hope that you keep on being yourself. You are truly an inspiration to everyone who watches these videos.

[@maximiliangarza]

amazing work and dedication! No matter what happens in life, understand and know you are worth it, despite all types of hardships you matter to others and you should always make sure that you dont put yourself down. You are loved and cared for. Have an amazing day!

[@sonidash216]

Dr Wolf is so much fluffier in 3D I just wanna nestle inside his fur he's so very fluffy in 3D. ^w^

[@kylegraham3192]

I feel so at ease when I watch his videos. Great work Doc❤️

[@greenwo1ves387]

I love the Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Soundtrack used in this video

[@techcraft869]

I relate with a lot of what Shadow was saying. Sometimes it definitely feels like my accomplishments aren’t everything I had hoped for in the long run, taking care of myself without really getting help aside from family or a small lot of friends, and I usually try to operate independently without really considering the long term hurt. At the end of the day, it’s the little things that really keep me going and realize that short term wins count towards the long-term goal with improvement to spare. Rock on Rush, you got this buddy 👍

[@TimeTravelMaster]

Another fine video from your Dr. Wolf! I’m always grateful for you encouraging content. Also stay strong InvertedShadow! Even if you help one person in life that’s still more than what a majority of people don’t do. God bless you both.

[@shelbybayer200]

Always nice to see a Moment with Dr Wolf The 3D animation is very familiar

[@1Soniccool]

Well because this animation is done in SFM and then in Gmod using the Source Engine that Valve created for their games. But the Source 2 Engine is only for VR but there are mods to make it non VR.

[@tjbolton3728]

Hard to believe this is the same person (InvertedShadow) who partnered with SMG4 to make some high quality memes X3, but still, glad he did and expanded his horizons X3

[@junco88]

Aw I'm so happy this series is still going. Love you, Dr. Wolf!

[@KittyKatty999]

Phoenix Wright & Doctor Wolf: *SO good at their jobs, that people from other DIMENSIONS be summoning them for help*

[@RainbowYoshi37]

i watched part of this get animated. he likes to stream when he's animating things, and its nice to watch the progress he makes

[@Lunascelloc4t]

Finally we get shadow to meet doctor wolf

[@shinypeafowl9947]

Oh that animation is aweosme! It is so nice to see some 3D animations again! Also I think I saw Jasper in one of the memories XD

[@greenrob8793]

Wow, i was not expecting this, and i must say that was really amazing, you are extremely great at helping people. :D Continue doing a wonderful job.

[@DRWolf001]

Glad to be of service :)

[@greenrob8793]

@@DRWolf001 Indeed. :D

[@tsunsu]

This was super cool I love that the inverted shadow is doing more with the community first with bliss now with doc I am happy to see this. The points were so good, and the 3D models are amazing. This was definitely worth the 1-year waite for another moment with Dr.Wolf. Nice work to all involved. /)(\

[@DRWolf001]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed our work so thoroughly :)

[@chef_mase1507]

I feel like Shadow gonna go to the rift and meet his friend again

[@Akako1004]

DAMN The 3D model is so poggers

[@zainigamings]

This is gonna be amazing

[@WindStriker]

Thank you Dr. Wolf. Watching this really helped me too. I might just do a session with you one day and get your insight. ^^

[@DRWolf001]

Glad you found inspiration :)

[@mechatrain150]

for what it's worth i believe that the effort put into the inverted shadows animations IS worth the praise he's received over his years worth of experience. and i for one love his work. still good advice to hear from this session to highlight things in perspective

[@sethcarlow8363]

Wow,awesome,amazing,epic. this was fun to watch on a Friday night with nothing else

[@sethcarlow8363]

Sorry i was not here for the premieare Doc i was cooking dinner and Happy Earth day to you and Pony's and Brony's all over the Dimension and Multiverse.

[@legitandofficialpg15]

A ok experience I think this is awesome that you guys are doing this sometime I’d love to do things with other people anything that’s animated inspires me to create stuff myself especially gmod series hope you guys are enjoying yourselves take your time to reanimate your imagination

[@renamon5658]

Yay this video comes out on my birthday

[@windwingwolf836]

Happy birthday!! Hope u have a great day tomorrow ^w^

[@RailerTheRailwayDog]

Happy Birthday!!

[@m488thunderbird3]

Renamon Hello there, also happy birthday

[@chanabanannaanimations6884]

This was a nice video and I love the 3D animation

[@ACLPFilms]

Glad to see DrWolf in SFM style.

[@1Soniccool]

Also in Gmod as well because both of these programs use the Source Engine

[@youtubercritic]

If I can be honest... this is the most relatable moment since I can truly relate with ShadowRush (a.k.a. Inverted Shadow) since I prefer making other happy rather than focusing on my own and I usually have self doubt with myself. This may be a moment I will come back to whenever I feel down about myself again to remind myself of the lessons taught here

[@DRWolf001]

Glad to hear that you've found inspiration :)

[@coltonbell3806]

Interesting seeing you in a totally different style Doc. I will admit the profile could use some attention, but I still think it's great nonetheless, Shadow did an awesome job.

[@jasminepattwell]

Wow! Such Amazing work on your animation, shadow!😁 this therapy session, actually helped me understand a bit about what I’m going through, very similarly 😊

[@TinyDragonG69]

For the first minute all I could think about was the Oblivion music playing in the background.

[@Mystoon]

DrWolf is going into Shadow Rush’s GMod world!

[@GrayWolf420]

Wow u guys really have progressed in your animations and I mean really imigen them redoing all there old tf two videos like this. Great vi

[@KoukiDoorman_3071]

Cool animation dr wolf!

[@calliethewolfcat2183]

I empathize strongly

[@PastriesPlusU]

That was just wow amazing what a beautiful and I loved it so much and it really put things into a perspective for me I've been having a hard time with a lot in my life and I can really draw parallels between shadowrush and myself thanks so much for this wonderful video

[@DRWolf001]

Glad to be of service :)

[@MrDoctorVK]

Well, it finally happened. Shadow Rush getting to have chance to talk with DRWolf; to ease what Shadow Rush has been bottling up for all this years. Can guess there would be more to unbottle but one step in the time.

[@phoenixamaku5551]

Woooow I am so glad Dr. Wolf finally did this with Shadow^^ Glad you too were able do an interview with him Congrats Shads!

[@OfficialGeoffreyTraylor]

Once again its been aaaaaaaaagees since i've seen your content Doc, its wild to see it once again!

[@yttryff6159]

Not to mention all the counters with the other entities of this realm search is that guy with the swords

[@nataliekeeler3582]

Oh sweet Arceus! Dr.wolf looks amazing in the GMod version

[@slots777]

The one thing I'm grateful for as I look through these comments? No one went for an all too easy Among Us joke regarding this serious topic.

[@Kone5497]

Didn't knew your world has Oblivion town music.Sweet

[@brittanypopplewell5013]

dr wolf i love your moment with your friends it helps to know things and to tell what you need to do you are great sweet and the best wolf ever thank you for these videos

[@briansheil9763]

Now you know how Lightning Bliss felt when she went to the Modiverse, Dr. Wolf.

[@flashfire9808]

The topic of this video was a good one and is definitely one that needs to be touched on

[@marybdrake1472]

Oof, I know what it's like to criticize myself harshly. I to this day struggle with that and have a lot of sympathy for both Doc and Shadow Rush.

[@jasminepattwell]

Same here 🙁

[@marybdrake1472]

@@jasminepattwell Yeah, it sucks. All we can do is work through it though.

[@strandedgeek]

Thomas Sanders covered imposter syndrome in his cartoon therapy episode using Avatar the last Airbender. He used the concept in Earth bending called Jing. Fighting is positive Jing, retreating is negative Jing. and then 3rd is neutral Jing which is doing neither and waiting to make your right move. this is both for fighting and in life. Since battling with imposter syndrome makes dealing with your selfworth is hard, it's suggested to try and work from the neutral. Saying “maybe, it's possible...that I'm not as worthless as I think I am.” Bridge thoughts to live in the neutral where you can change and hopefully a better healthy perspective will find you.

[@NathanaelMortensenProductions]

This is really impressive doc 1940s News Anchor: this just came in dr wolf is teleport to another realm but unfortunately he can’t get into the studio this afternoon

[@skyblazeyoutuber57]

i love your videos DRWolf001

[@klairbaranek]

Great movie and I can't wait for the sequel

[@zakudestroy]

I am going to say this to all who did this that was an awesome good job and hope you will do another one.

[@DiabloYtb]

Well...this is very nice :) 2d and 3d animation is very nice to look at and its very smooth :33 i like it very much :3

[@LinkSanti]

Wow, what an interesting AMWDW video!

[@nicholasrosko3050]

IMSHADOW007 HAS SO MANY NICKNAMES! Gotta keep spread sheets for Brony/Pegasisters on KZbin that have persona's. Like y'alls video even when many have gone.

[@tobymciver1645]

"its good to be helping" those words struck me. they also just so happen to sound somewhat similar to what i like to say to my boss/friends/coworkers. "I just want to be helpful"... but its not easy when im 1. often pretty forgetful, 2. often plagued by a self-destructive mindset, and 3. it feels like lots of people take my help for granted when i actually am being helpful. I'm not good with expressing my emotions, due to being diagnosed with Asperger's. so im just going to leave it there. also, Dr Wolf. you should find some time for some self-care. our inner demons may never truly leave us alone, but they can be delayed and held at bay... er, somehow. everypony is different, so what i may find good for self-care for myself, you may possibly find self-destructive for yourself. you're an amazing person, and you've helped a lot of people with your videos, im sure. please, keep doing so, but at a healthy pace for you. Don't forget your own importance.

[@DRWolf001]

Thank you kindly for the encouraging words :)

[@DiscordLOCYT]

Dimension hoppers oh what a hoot!

[@renamon5658]

I love how dr wolf content inspires me

[@Tall_Order]

Modesty. It's humbling but also harmful. Like being too shy. It's far better than being the opposite of course, but meeting somewhere in the middle is best.

[@cinnabunz1532]

This helped a lot honestly thankyou

[@DRWolf001]

Glad to be of service :)

[@andresbravo2003]

It's one of the best if I would ever enjoyed as thanks to him.

[@machinemon2455]

Question for the Doc: would you having a super form that is a Mythical Creature version of a Wolf. Like a Elemental Mythical Wolf like Creature that isn't just what is known as a Werewolf, or any KNOWN Mythical Wolf like Creature. Because I have seen some Unknowned Mythical Creatures before. Like say a Creature known as the "Darkend Terror" (P.S. the Darkend Terror is something I came up with, also I think you having a Super Form. Might have it's trigger be related to Both Sadness and Positive Emotions. Like I feel like if you DID Gained a Super Form, it might also be caused from not CHAOS MAGIC. But instead Spiritual Energy)

[@shinycookie213]

Never thought I needed this but I need more

[@ValarieSwinford]

Both of their channels helped me,❤ Shadow's is differently unique, relief, releases my creative and emotional support plus stress. On the other hand Dr.Wolf is the same as Shadow's much 😍 but I love The Rifte, the moments, TF2 alongside with the other's that connection to Dr.Wolf, DnD, and therapy mostly his moment's that help me the most mostly in privet that i feel more comfortably than behind my back when I was younger i have to go to "therapist" for a few to six times because of the school it is not helping me my trust issues along with my break downs or melt downs and depression it just made it worse but nowadays it's getting better and this helps me in a constant reminder while going with the flow ❤.🎉

[@baliyae]

I’m loving this 3D style. It’s awesome! 😎👍🏻

[@1Soniccool]

Well this style is the Source Engine style which the engine is made by Valve

[@LuckoDaStars]

i was JUST talking with a associate about this very thing....

[@nethanielpetrillo9537]

This is pretty good and amazing, 10/10

[@sorvennevros6681]

Lol oblivion music in the background!

[@noahharristheawesome]

This is amazing Dr Wolf

[@paulkdragon]

wow the 3D model animation is Smooth!

[@quintonjones2699]

The animation was amazing

[@DiabloYtb]

3:13 *HEADSHOT* (In cs 1.6 voice,if you know,you know :D)

[@SageofStars]

Simpsons did it!...gods how many people are old enough to remember that Tree House of Horror with the 3D Homer setup.

[@revaslatts4301]

Just finished, and I love it!

[@berengerdietiker22]

My compliments to Inverted Shadow. Who says 3-D models can't be expressive or emotive? Not to discredit the voice actors, of course.

[@zaneleeer5244]

Ooh, this is gonna be good

[@darksentinel1191]

Oh, I get this guys point of view. I have delt with similar things.

[@tomatron5880]

Damn I wondered when this would come heheh

[@Tall_Order]

Very well animated. I work with SFM pony models too, I just don't upload any of my stuff. It's more of a sandbox / playground thing for me. Using 15ai to make them talk, animating them, etc.