It forces one to question their life, look at it without the mask that you work so hard to display to other people. A mask that you have kept, as well as opinions and habits you have formed throughout your lifetime as a result of your upbringing, family, relationships, and environment. Oftentimes, the way we look at life can be flawed and biased because of these factors, but that is completely normal. But when these factors, such as traumatic life experiences and narcissistic parents to name a few, result in a mentality and behavior that harms ourselves and others, then it may be time to consider a reevaluation through ego death.