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Identity

Hergé

Just a random thought, I also dwell on the odd forum on Reddit and other places and there often crops up the thread of identity.

When you look in the mirror who do you see or when someone calls your name, do you instantly connect with it?

Personally I dislike seeing my reflection and actively avoid having my photo taken. My name was obviously given to me by my parents but I feel oddly disconnected from it.

From what I've read, this isn't overly unusual within the autistic community, have any of you experienced this to some degree?

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  • This sounds very familiar to me. I don’t like my photos being taken, often feel uncomfortable and avoid looking into the camera. I used to hate myself, now it’s a bit better and I can just look at my reflection in the mirror. With my name - I used to hate it and I felt it sounds odd and bad, but now I just accept it without any emotions. 

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  • This sounds very familiar to me. I don’t like my photos being taken, often feel uncomfortable and avoid looking into the camera. I used to hate myself, now it’s a bit better and I can just look at my reflection in the mirror. With my name - I used to hate it and I felt it sounds odd and bad, but now I just accept it without any emotions. 

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