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Is it possible to have no sense of self?
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Expert Answer
Depersonalization involves feeling detached from oneself—like watching your life from outside. It can occur with: anxiety, depression, PTSD, certain drugs, or as a standalone disorder. Buddhist meditation aims to reduce ego-attachment, which is different from pathological loss of self.
Key Insight
Depersonalization involves feeling detached from oneself—like watching your life from outside.
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