[deleted] Is the false self the ego or superego, or all of it
I'm not sure how I framed it in this video, but generally the false self, fawn self, social mask, etc. is super-ego territory...
Though often in spiritual circles, people call an inflated ego, and inner critic, as ego... but usually they're talking about a toxic super-ego....
A healthy ego, is a sign of adult maturity.. and having a reality tester...   and a part that can regulate the needs of superego & id...
for deeper exploration....
https://www.visceralgravitas.com/d/43-superego-reframed-as-the-quest-for-social-place
I think this goes into how to address the unmet needs of the superego, then there's more room and energy to develop an healthy ego, and also integrate id impulses..