The Word 'yourself' is a second person pronoun, a Word that takes the place of a noun (name) for a person spoken to.
A third person pronoun is a Word that takes the place of a noun for a person or thing spoken about.
The pronoun 'yourself' is a reflexive pronoun, a Word used to 'reflect' back to its antecedent.
The third person reflexive pronouns are: himself, herself, itself, themselves.
Examples:
You should make yourself something to eat. (second person, the one spoken to)
Jane made herself a new dress. (third person, the one spoken about)
The cat jumped when it saw itself in the mirror. (third person, the one spoken about)
The children enjoyed themselves at the picnic. (third person, the ones spoken about)
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