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4. Industry vs. Inferiority
In fifth grade I was selected to participate in the IGNITE program at my elementary school, which was a 'gifted' program. I felt very accomplished and proud of myself, and my peers seemed to be intrigued as well. In Erikson's fourth stage, industry vs. inferiority, the crises is between being seen as competent by peers and feeling industrious or confident as a result, and not acquiring a certain skill/talent and feeling inferior to others. -
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion
After years of questioning what I wanted to do with my life and what my purpose was, in my junior year of high school I realized I wanted to become a doctor. It was a super interesting anatomy class and a great teacher that facilitated this realization. I finally felt like I knew what my purpose and role in life was. In Erikson's fifth stage, identify vs. role confusion, the crisis is between finding a sense of self and purpose in life, and feeling lost and experiencing an identity crisis. -
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
Almost a year and a half ago I began dating my boyfriend. I am very happy in my relationship and am so glad to have him in my life and share part of my life with someone. In Erikson's sixth stage, intimacy vs. isolation, the crisis is between finding and being with someone whom you share an intimate relationship with, and not having an intimate relationship of some sort which leads to feelings of loneliness and sometimes depression.
