Selfsnuffing

Selfsnuffing is a term that describes the act of intentionally suppressing or destroying one's own evidence of communication or existence. This can manifest in various ways, from deleting digital footprints like social media accounts and online posts to physically destroying personal documents or artifacts. The motivation behind selfsnuffing can range from a desire for privacy and anonymity to a more extreme wish to disappear or erase oneself from public or even personal records.

In the digital realm, selfsnuffing often involves a conscious effort to remove oneself from online platforms. This might include deleting email accounts, closing social media profiles, and clearing browsing history. Some individuals go to great lengths to ensure their digital presence is completely eradicated, sometimes employing professional services to assist with data removal.

The concept can also extend to the physical world. This might involve discarding or destroying personal journals, letters, photographs, or any other item that serves as a tangible record of one's life. In some cases, it can be a part of a broader effort to sever ties with past relationships or to start a new life without any connection to previous identities.

While not a formally recognized psychological disorder, the act of selfsnuffing can sometimes be associated with underlying issues such as a desire for control, a need for reinvention, or in more severe instances, a response to trauma or an attempt to escape overwhelming circumstances. The ultimate goal is typically to achieve a state of non-existence or extreme obscurity, making it difficult or impossible for others to find or identify the individual.