How does one stop being another person? I truly never been me...I have always tried to mimic other people to fit in. I study what makes other people laugh, what personality i should be having with certain people etc etc. I truly want to know me, what do I feel at the moment, what makes me laugh, who am I ? What can make me ME?

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Anonymous Practitioner · Accepted Answer

it'll take time. you should find a hobby or show that no one has ever talked about in front of you and decide for yourself if you like it, that's what i did when i wanted to stop masking so much. when i imagined other people reacting i would tell myself that liking something doesnt mean that they like it and it doesnt mean it's good, it just means i like it and you cant change that. i also prefer stuff with good communities so i dont feel bad about maybe not being able to talk about it with loved ones. i do still bond over a lot of stuff with my friends and family that they pick just because i also think it's fun and i like to do stuff with them since i love them.