What is Identity? Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and expression that characterize a person or group. “Identity cannot be found or fabricated but emerges from within when one has the courage to let go.’’ -- Doug Cooper
What is an Identity Crisis? An identity crisis is a personal, psychological conflict that often occurs, though not exclusively, during adolescence. It involves one’s social role and sense of self.
Types of Identity Crisis A midlife crisis A quarter life crisis Professional identity crisis Gender dysphoria Adjustment disorder
What are the main reasons behind feeling this way and how does it affect our life? After a Traumatic event A significant life shift Feelings of frustration Feeling dissatisfied with ourselves
How do we recognize an identity crisis? Feeling bored with things that have felt satisfying before Asking ourselves who we are, where wee fit and where we belong Wondering whether we have made the right choices till now
How can we deal with this? Learning about different identities and ways of being Interacting with many different people Talking it out with a sympathetic family members or a therapist