What does it mean when you look in the mirror but dont know who you are?

Question

i look in the mrror and i see my face, i recognize myself but i feel i dont know who i am. I have felt like this for as long as i can remember. it has caused me alot of depression and anxiety. Drug and alchohol abuse. I am 25 now and i feel that its too late. I have been clean and sober for a long time now to try and clear my head. I had made progress so i thought but nothing consistent. I dont know how to feel like a person.

Answer 1

Stop trying to be what Other people want you to be! Just be yourself, Trust God, and everything will work out whether you like it or not.

Answer 2

you may be crazy or have a very  hi chance of no  life in your mental life

Answer 3

YOU ought to be commended for the bold steps you have taken thus far...simply recognizing the so-called emptiness you describe. You may feel as if you have lost some precious time...BUT you need to realize that you have re-captured the life you have been entitled to~ Often times we take for granted each & every day...we may look into the mirror & see the same ol blazeee[sp?]...holding little to know meaning; until we come to realize that each & every moment we are alive it is indeed a 'gift' something we should learn to experience for the initial moment...Living life nowadays is not a simple OR uncomplicated task...LIFE'S journey is full of obstacles & challenges along the way...we simply need to learn how to utilize such obstacles as 'stepping stones' towards opportunities as well as viewing each & every adversity as a 'seed' for opportunity! Once we learn to recognize these simple things we then learn that life's pathways are bound to be filled with such obstacles & challenges BUT they exist ONLY to help us to become stronger individuals along the way~ I say these words based upon personal experiences...many which nearly destroyed my will to go on...all of which taught me that no burden is placed upon my shoulders that I can not bear...such experiences revealed my inner strengths...May you also learn the same...Take care~

Answer 4

I agree with John R, Just be you!

Great stuff getting out of drink and drugs. Good for you.

Give your self some credit.

Answer 5

first off, congratulations on your sobriety. how long has it been? perhaps you have become so accustom yo knowing yourself while being under substances that you have either forgot or never established your identity as a sober individual. take this opportunity to explore yourself and your new identity. Think of this as a clean slate. What kind of person do you want to be, what kind of person do you want to be seen as? you probably need to take time to reflect and discover yourself throughout your sober journey. I have recovered from somewhat similar addictions and having to find my new self was difficult at first. but when you realize what is now important to you and what you enjoy in life, the pieces will slowly come together. focus on your strengths and build from there. are you an outgoing person, a reserved thinker, ...a care giver?? you need to figure these things out and it will be apparent in time who you are. best of luck to you. stay strong with your sobriety. the benefits are well worth it. it may not seem like it now, but when you discover what makes you happy in life, everything will begin to fit into place.  

Answer 6

you could have a disorder. drugs and alcohol abuse leads to a mental disorder, one of my best friends became this way from drugs. number 1 rule is its never too late. go get professional help