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[–] DakRalter@thelemmy.club 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's common for schizoids, for example. Personally, I've noticed that it's more likely to happen the more social contact I've had. Generally I feel a disconnect with my reflection and if I need to look in the mirror when getting dressed or doing my hair I just avoid eye contact. .

At work, if I catch my reflection in a shiny bolt or something while I'm working on a bike, I flinch and have to look away, it makes me feel so uncomfortable.

I also get that floating feeling when having to talk to customers, like it's not me and I'm observing someone else from a distance.

[–] LanternEverywhere@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Wow that sounds really difficult, I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you maybe you're experiencing depersonalization

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911

[–] DakRalter@thelemmy.club 2 points 9 months ago

Yeah, depersonalization is common in us schizoids.