When you hear “alter ego,” what pops into your mind? Maybe a Gen Z video game character with armor and superpowers? Someone smashing through life like they’re in God mode? Turns out, it’s not just fiction or fantasy. It’s real psychology — and it’s powerful. What’s an Alter Ego, Really? Your alter ego isn’t a fake version of you. It’s you, without fear. The version that shows up when anxiety, doubt, or overthinking tries to take over. Psychologists even have a name for this:
