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identity crisis

identity crisis An identity crisis is a disturbed or confused sense of who one is, in which a person’s place or role in life feels impossible to resolve.

An identity crisis is a disturbed or confused sense of who one is, in which a person’s place or role in life feels impossible to resolve. It may show up as isolation, withdrawal, rebellion, or extreme behavior.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Identity Crisis” (D007063).
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