Is the self, I, me, just a habit I've (we've) fallen into? Listener question

Is the self, I, me,  just a habit I've (we've) fallen into?  I find, when I'm conscious/aware/brave enough, that I can momentarily switch off the dialogue and drop into (best way I can describe it) silence and nothingness.  It's blissful, but always very short-lived.  It's like flicking the pause button, but very soon worry and guilt bring the noise back.