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Weak ego (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Do you have a weak ego? Is it usual for people on the autistic spectrum to have a weak ego?

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[–] 15 points 10 months ago (3 children)

What does this even mean? Can you further define ego and how it can be classified as "weak" or "strong"?

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)
    1. Weak Ego

    Core idea: Fragile, unstable sense of self.

    Examples: Needs validation. Changes personality to fit the group. Identity shifts based on the people around them

    1. Healthy Ego

    Core idea: Balanced confidence, Very solid internal core, high independence.

    Examples:

    Can admit mistakes without shame. Holds boundaries kindly. Handles stress without panicking. Doesn’t need to prove anything.

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    • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    Ego is typically considered bad

    Are you talking about self confidence?

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