Is it normal to not know who you are?

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Ever since I can remember, I've been shy. All through school and college, I had just a handful of friends. I've always wanted to be social, but always been to scared to be. But then something happened. I started Uni.
Since I've started Uni, I've made lots of friends, and feel like I've really opened up to becoming social and enjoying myself. It's pretty good, but then there's a downside to it.
I'm not sure who I am any more, what my interests really are, anything..
To adapt to becoming social, I've modelled myself on being really nice to make people like me (I like to think of myself as nice anyway; I've been brought up with good manners). It feels as though I've spent so much time trying to go along with others and like the interests that my friends have, that I've gotten to a point where I don't know what I like any more, or what my personality is even like. It's as if I've put on a mask, but forgotten how to take it off!
Is it normal to feel this way?

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Based on 34 votes (30 yes)
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  • OswaldCobblepot
    11 years ago

    It's ok; I don't know who you are, either.

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    • BLAh81
      11 years ago

      Haha

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    11 years ago

    If you wear a mask long enough it becomes your true face. Spend some time on your own with your thoughts. Perhaps try meditation. Knowing yourself is a journey, so go get started.

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  • purplegirl22
    11 years ago

    I feel the same way.

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  • SeverusFan23
    11 years ago

    Yes. I don't know who i am sometimes too. I believe that my physical body is just a mask hiding my true self underneath it.

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  • q25t
    11 years ago

    This is one of the secondary reasons to go to college. It lets you figure this stuff out. It should come with time.

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