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Dec 8, 2018 16:57:46 GMT
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Post by mytrueself on Dec 8, 2018 16:57:46 GMT
I feel very trapped when I’m alone and I live intensely, when I return to normalcy, surround myself with others, life is much dimmer. I am always bored and vacant, lonelier when in the presence of others. I don’t yet know if this is who I am or a symptom of a struggle I’m going through at the moment.
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Dec 8, 2018 16:59:48 GMT
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Post by mytrueself on Dec 8, 2018 16:59:48 GMT
The immense social pressure to socialise ((after all humans are social creatures)) makes me feel very conflicted. What is the motive behind our friendship, are we always better together?
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Dec 8, 2018 17:30:06 GMT
Post by alvi on Dec 8, 2018 17:30:06 GMT
Also loneliness can have physically consequences. A lot of research has been done on how loneliness affects both physical and mental health.
The effect of loneliness and isolation on mortality is comparable to the impact of well-known risk factors such as obesity, and has a similar influence as cigarette smoking. Loneliness is associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke of having high blood pressure Loneliness and lack of social interaction puts individuals at greater risk of cognitive decline, One study concludes lonely people have a 64% increased chance of developing clinical dementia. Lonely people visit their GP more, have higher use of medication, higher incidence of falls and increased risk factors for long term care.
I guess the difference is that being alone doesn't necessarily mean you are lonely. If you enjoy being alone and have a active fulfilling life without needing other people then that's great. I think for a lot of people there needs to be a happy medium. Both being able to socialise and connect with others but also able to keep themselves happy and busy with hobbies and interests even when alone.
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Dec 8, 2018 17:31:12 GMT
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Post by mytrueself on Dec 8, 2018 17:31:12 GMT
What is the motive behind our friendship, are we always better together? I don't believe it's best to always be together but to be isolated and lonely for as long as I and many others have really takes a toll. Nobody to turn to, share life with, etc, is a terrible feeling.
I wonder how many people are out there who just need a friend so they don't need to find an escape.
Aah yes, I never thought of that. I just think that being overly social is something I find ridiculous. A lot of the times friendship seems fake or contrived even. I’m not interested in it. But meaningful human relationships are definitely important.
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Post by Wirlock on Dec 10, 2018 19:50:59 GMT
I've been increasingly depressed over my lack of human touch, sometimes when I get or stressed I'll immerse myself in some romantic daydreams to calm down, but it also makes me that it isn't real
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Dec 10, 2018 19:53:53 GMT
Post by Wirlock on Dec 10, 2018 19:53:53 GMT
For such a downer topic it is kinda funny when the website converts your word to emotes, turning them off now
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Jan 18, 2019 17:41:17 GMT
Post by Sam on Jan 18, 2019 17:41:17 GMT
Coming back to this after a while. I'm think my isolation IS the cause of my daydreaming. When I'm working with other people, I don't slip away into my head. It wouldn't surprise me if it is. From what I've seen, maladaptive daydreaming often appears to a coping mechanism for problems in or dissatisfaction with life. I know that I, personally, seem to daydream because of isolation and loneliness.
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