In other words, does loneliness cause a person to have psychological problems? why is it like that?
2007-07-14 07:53:21 · 12 answers · asked by A 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
humans are a social species. Our entire civilization and survival as a species has depended on our ability to communicate and function as a group. We have a language center of the brain for a reason. We NEED companionship for health.
I think being alone from time to time is healthy. We need solitude also. I dont think being alone in and of itself will cause damage... in fact, it may actually help... but the feelings of loneliness will cause damage over time.
2007-07-14 07:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like anti-social personality.... most likely caused by being alone alot as a child. You say your mum and dad have a store... and you felt alone at home.... because.... they were always at the store right? Owning a business is tough, you rely on people to keep you afloat so there is probably no time off.... and well... kids sometimes get neglected.. not in an abusive way or do parents mean to... its a double edged sword... money has to be made to have a roof over ones head, food on the table and cloths on everyones back... but at what price. So...... your on your own.... your used to that... now your dad is recovering from surgery and your messed about it... sounds like ther might be some resentment towards dad... I mean, he just had surgery, this is a temporary stay and your stressed.... the normal reaction is to be there for your dad, after all you were a helpless baby at one point and your parents looked after you... but you appear to not want to do this.... ask yourself why? You can just go on through life being alone but I can assure you when you get older, you will become miserable.... and most likely regret not spending more time with your family... or even making one of your own if you are that anti-social. Its nobody's fault... but you might want to get some help for this because no, its not healthy... not for you or anyone else involved. I wouldnt say you have a mental illness... more like some issues from your ubringing that need resolving... we ALL have those..... trust me. Find a good therapist and get this all out on the table... include your parents at some point.... you might experience a huge release and become the person you were born to be. good luck with this!
2016-05-17 11:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what people will say but believe it or not, if the situation is not causing you or anyone else a problem it does not get a diagnosis. You could spend the rest of your life alone and unless it becomes distressing to you or others around you( as in your actions actually affect them personally) it won't get a diagnosis. You may be called weird, eccentric, a loner or any number of other things but you don't technically have any kind of psychological problem.
2007-07-14 10:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that this depends on each individual. Some people are secure and are internally happy. They have all that they need and can find friendship in their surroundings, and in nature. Just watching the sky, the clouds, the trees blowing in the wind is all that they need.
Others, are more social. They have the need for other people, the reasons vary, some are insecure, some have the need to impress, some just like talking to other people,
So, I would say that being isolated does not mean being alone. It is a matter of how we entertain ourselves.
Good luck.
2007-07-14 12:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you have here is a cause and effect situation. Did the staying home alone behavior cause the problems; or did the psychological problems cause the behavior?
2007-07-14 08:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That a 'which came first...' type of question.
Some people have a problem and decide it's better to withdraw from society than to try to mingle.
When you look at the psychological profiles of some of the mass murders and serial killers,it makes you wish more people would use that technique!
2007-07-14 08:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Robert J W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people have a strong need for companionship. it's built into our brain. without companionship our minds would slowly lose it's ability to fuction as a human. how long would it take. depends probably on how healthy the mind was to start with.
2007-07-14 08:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does,.because
1 we don't have continous input from people.
2 people are social creatures.
3 it's the best way to punish a person
2007-07-14 08:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by net lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Alone" & "loneliness" aren't the same thing, necessarily. (Are you saying I'm crazy ? Maybe you're right, but how would I know?;D)
2007-07-14 08:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by mikeinportc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U mean like Harry Potter disease? Both my single sis-in-laws got that
2007-07-14 14:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋