Since we will be able to manage the possible conflicts and discrepancies thatĪnother condition for revealing the hidden traits is the Intelligence, we are less likely to hide important features of our personality, If we usually keep in touch with our emotions. We will also be more likely to reveal those hidden traits “forced” us to hide what we are, which will only further deepen the That act will not be marked by emotional maturity but by resentment, anger and tension. Identity in the worst possible way, thus confirming our greatest fears, since In that case, it is most likely that we unveil our hidden The tension generated by hiding those traits ends up causing a mental breakdown that Up revealing that hidden identity due to the emotional exhaustion weĮxperience. TheĪccording to the research, it is likely that we will end We hide certain things to fit the group, deep down we know that we do not fullyįit, so we can feel even more isolated, even if it is paradoxical. These psychologists warn us: “Hiding the identity can make us feel socially isolated, depressedĪnd anxious, affecting our performance and health.” In fact, although Rita Mae Brown had already said: “The reward for conformity is that everyone Indicates that we use the yardstick of the others and that we do not fullyĪccept that characteristic. The fact of hiding a part of us, in a certain way, also We are a “fraud”, which will end up undermining our self-confidenceĪnd self-esteem. Superficially trying to adapt as much as possible to the others, which willĬause us to experience a sense of lack of authenticity.įeatures we’re hiding are essential pillars of our identity, we can feel that That our attitudes do not disclose what we want to hide. Hiding parts of the identity can become extremely exhausting because we areįorced to continually use a kind of disguise or social mask, which demands aįorces us to be on guard at all times, attentive to what we say or do not say, People with “stigmas” that can hide, suchĪs depression or sexual orientation, have the possibility of hiding those characteristicsĪnd go unnoticed to fit in the group and avoid negative consequences. Is transformed into a situation that generates added advantages. Although it seems paradoxical, what was initially a disadvantage, Negative characteristics become an incentive to grow emotionally and develop To manage these harmful social interactions.Īlthough these people are exposed to a greater number of conflicts, they alsoĭevelop more tools to face adversity, so that in the end, these supposedly – are always exposed, so they are forced to prepare themselves psychologically Gender, race or disability according to the cultural context in which they live Perhaps we feel obliged to hide certain aspects of our identityīecause they represent a social stigma, or simply because we want to continueĮnjoying certain privileges that would be prohibited to our authentic identity.Ĭonducted at the University of Southern Illinois revealed that people with The truth, or maybe we just want to avoid conflicts because we know they thinkĭifferently. We can think, forĮxample, that those who make up our social network will reject us if they know That lead us to want to hide some aspects of our identity. These characteristics make up our hidden identity. Mental disorders, certain motivations or that we belong to minor political or Visible identity, which the others perceive.Ĭharacteristics that we do not want to reveal, such as our sexual orientation, some All theseĬharacteristics, added to those that we glimpse without problems make up our There are also personality characteristics thatĪre difficult for us to hide, such as extroversion or shyness. Such is the case of ourĮthnic origin, sex and stature. Hide that, in one way or another, make up our identity. There are things practically impossible to The risks of hiding who you are to try to fit University of Southern Illinois warn us that maintaining a hidden identity hasĪ high emotional cost, a cost that may not be worth paying. Reason or another – do not fit in the environment in which we live. Hide who we are, characteristics that define us but that we believe – for one That social pressure becomes so strong that we can feel “obliged” to That, although it seems increasingly permissive and liberal, continues to judgeĮach of our actions, thus conditioning our way of being and acting. What they have told you that you have to do”, said George Carlin.
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