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This also describes autism. I have often said that there's no ego under the mask. I just wear what's appropriate for the occasion, like a suit to a wedding, interview, or funeral. Yes it's taxing, yes I have people I can be more "myself" around, but that still feels like a less-maintainance-heavy mask. I'm just putting on a lesser-energy show with people I'm chill with.
When I'm alone, I'm just a floating void of emotion and wants that meows back at it's cat.
And given how common autism is among queer people (trans and ace people in particular), we have the fun task of dealing with the results of both!
I certainly can feel the "no ego under the mask." I don't drink or take any similar drugs, yet I find myself affected by the drinking of others as I subconsciously adjust myself to fit the occasion, for example.