Loneliness and social disconnection are becoming more and more common, even though there has been tremendous growth and development in electronic communication and online networking.
These steadily growing phenomena in human lives have adverse effects on our mental wellbeing and impact our physical health parameters.
Let us look at some risks of being socially isolated
- Adverse Impact on Mental Health
Studies have revealed that a lonely person is more prone to depression and mental stress due to their inability to communicate with others. With no sense of being loved or cared for by anyone, they are likelier to have bad moods and aggressive behavior. Suicidal thoughts then become common in this situation.
- Physical Health Problems
Many people who live alone are prone to physical health problems like overeating, undereating, irregular sleeping habits, hypertension, and other similar disorders. These problems aggravate when they become chronic users of alcohol, cigarette smoking, and even prohibited drugs.
- Broken and Failed Relationships
Such people living without communication and other informal social interactions become introverts who are unable to build good relationships for the long term. They cannot manage friendships and other social linkages with people around them.
- Lack of Self-Motivation and Self Confidence
Social isolation hampers your ability to share your life happenings with other fellow beings. You are alone without anyone to share your dreams, celebrate your successes, and motivate you to do more. Your drive to excel in life decreases.
