* When we isolate them from society *

joelgonz1982 (60)in #philosophy • 7 years ago

At some point in our lives, we have all felt the need to be alone and we distance ourselves a little from those around us, being totally normal. However, when this isolation is undefined and the person stops maintaining all kinds of relationship with the rest of their environment, the situation must be viewed with attention. We are facing a problem of social isolation.

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Social isolation, also known as "social withdrawal," occurs when a person is totally removed from their environment involuntarily, although it may be thought otherwise. This condition occurs in people of all ages and can be a consequence of traumatic events in their history, such as having been a victim of bullying or as part of a medical condition, such as depression.

"End your isolation. It is the most human yearning there is "

-A monster comes to see me (film) -

Causes of social isolation

Despite the fact that different studies have been carried out to identify the specific causes of social isolation, the reality is that they are very diverse and depend on each particular situation. In some cases it may be due to the fact that the person has experienced abnormal conditions in his childhood, such as having been a victim of bullying.

It may also be that he has been under extreme overprotection that prevented them from interacting in a normal way with other people of his age, generating a lack of security and knowledge to establish new relationships as an adult.

Another case is when the person has some kind of medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible to leave. In this situation, it is possible to find people who, after some medical accident, completely move away from the rest of the people.

It is also possible to find this condition in people who do not suffer from an extreme medical condition, but who face medical conditions that drive them away or generate stereotypes, such as some mental disorders.

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Consequences of social isolation

Those who live under this condition often face various situations and problems, the most common and most serious being depression. However, several studies that have been conducted indicate that people who live in social isolation tend to have learning, attention and decision-making problems.

People who are isolated suffer from low self-esteem and often fall into deep depressions.

This is because when we do not relate to our environment, our brain does not receive adequate stimuli and does not work properly. For this reason, people who live in social isolation may seem a bit clumsy or slow when making decisions.

What do I do if I live in social isolation?

If you have already realized that you live under this condition and really want to get out of it, the first thing you should do is look for the social circles in which you feel comfortable and start visiting them. For example, if you like dogs and you have one, you can take them for a walk to the park.

In this way, you will begin to socialize with other dog owners. To get out of social isolation it is essential that you open up to new experiences, that you learn to leave your comfort zone and that you put yourself in new situations.

At first you may not feel like it and it is very difficult for you. However, you will notice how good you feel when you leave that area where you feel so comfortable, although in reality it is not so at all. Well, depression and low self-esteem make you feel bad.

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In reality, isolation camouflages or is the justification for a much deeper reason. Discovering and coping will be important in order to enjoy life and be happy. We all have the need to interact with others.

Extreme social isolation is possible due to new technologies. Thanks to them we do not need to go shopping or leave the house for absolutely nothing. Everything can be brought to our home. But this is not positive.