The source of the feeling of isolation

[sherack]

Yesterday, as I was lying in bed waiting to fall asleep, I pondered about the feeling of isolation (socially-speaking, not the claustrophobic kind). Many people feel isolated, but why? Here's a little thought exercise

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[henrickson]

I've been pondering about this for a long time (about reclusion, specifically), and you do make a strong point. Most of the time, I guess, is that people become isolated not by choice, but by misfortune.