Identity Problems (not neurologically)

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One of the primary problems I've read is teenagers having identity issues. I feel like I don't have a lot to define myself. The only job that I do that feels decently defining is lighting for plays and various events at my school. Aside, I feel like people define themselves better than I do. I feel like I have little talents to define myself because someone could easily take my place, provided they had the proper training.

I was born in China, but I've primarily grown up in America, and especially as a kid, and not really learning how to talk until I was 7-8 years old, Being in American elementary school, and only hearing my parents speak Chinese to me, my voice kind of attaches itself to that accent. But when I was 12, it shifted to being more American. Now my voice is kind of in this awkward state between Chinese/American mix.

Just in general, I wonder if I'm defined as a person, if one at all.

You're 17, the prime age of identity confusion (Erikson's psychosocial stages).

Olympiadis has some theories regarding identity (I'm sure he will come by soon).

How do you define yourself? This is how I do it:


. I am male
. I am 19 years old
. I am homosexual
. I attend university, therefore I am a student

. I enjoy fields related to neurology or astronomy
. I like to eat feta cheese

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Unapologetically, Norny.
-chronically drunk