Behaviors that lead to isolation

Signs of isolation

Effects of social isolation on health

If you’re wondering why do you feel isolated? Here is the answer Sometimes isolation is optional, that is, the person voluntarily avoids communicating with people, or you may suffer from some problems that impose isolation on you, but what about your behavior and its impact on your isolation?

In this article, we learn about isolation that results from personal behaviors that make people stay away from you, which leads to isolation, if you recognize these negative behaviors well and try to change them, the restrictions of your isolation will end, and you will regain your social life again.

Behaviors that lead to isolation

Some negative behaviors you may do intentionally or unintentionally lead you to isolation and distance from others, including the following:

Avoid social interviews

If you avoid gatherings with others for a long time, lose contact with them, and talk to others, you will feel very lazy to reconnect again, and this will become your lifestyle but it eventually leads to isolation so you should not avoid or postpone interviews.

Negativity and pessimism

Being always pessimistic can spoil the mood of those around you, it’s okay to share your fears and problems with others, but if you are always in a negative state, your friends and family will start to feel drained and depressed, and instead of finding solutions with you to your problems, you push them away from you negatively.

Focus on the positives in your conversation with others, and as mentioned, it’s okay to share your problems with them but to look for solutions.

Criticism of others

Constructive criticism is good but it is better when mixed with a little appreciation so avoid criticizing others as this will eventually lead to your isolation.

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Expect others to communicate with you first

If you always expect others to communicate with you first, such as texting, phone calls, or preparing for interviews, you rely primarily on them for your social interactions, and that’s not good.

If you look at others, you don’t take the lead in relationships which makes others feel undervalued, and feel that the effort is one-sided, and when you are proactive you show your interest in that relationship and your desire to maintain it.

Constant judgment on the choices of others

Judging other people’s choices without putting yourself in their shoes gradually pushes people away from you and makes your relationships strained with them, so try to be more open and understanding of the decisions they make, and avoid criticizing their decisions just be listened to.

Refusal to forgive

Refusing to forgive and holding grudges for a long time weighs down your life, makes you full of negative energy and hatred, and also strains your relationship with others, you must forgive others, and move forward with your life.

Refusal to compromise your views

If you want to achieve what you want without looking at the point of view of others, such as choosing a restaurant with friends, you may get into an argument and tension over time This behavior may lead to closing in on yourself, finding it difficult to open up with others and even creating problems with them, which pushes you to isolation.

The closed mind and the talk in one topic

A closed mind, not being open to new ideas, refusing to think about new perspectives and ideas, and sticking to only one topic when talking to others even if it arouses interest are all things that lead to the rigidity of your relationships with others.

Disrespecting the boundaries of others

All people have limits and areas that others should not approach or cross, and they differ from person to person, and when you cross them, the person feels uncomfortable, which makes him alienate you, so try to avoid behaviors such as intrusion or asking personal questions to others.

Talk about yourself and show no interest in others

If you are selfish and all your conversations are only about you without considering or caring about others, you make others feel like they are just spectators in your life, and they will get bored after a while because real relationships are based on mutual sharing and understanding.

Signs of isolation

Staying in isolation for a lot of time may become a bad habit, leading to social isolation leading to depression, anxiety, and physical health problems, some symptoms of isolation include: ^[2]

Feeling upset when you’re alone. Feeling anxious or panicky when thinking about social interactions. Cancel plans frequently and feel comfortable canceling plans such as going out with friends. Avoid social interactions, especially if you’ve enjoyed them before. Inability to enjoy activities that you normally like to do. Feeling afraid of social activities. Not satisfying contact with others. Spend a long period alone. Significantly reduce your contact with others. Not paying attention to your hygiene.

Effects of social isolation on health

The effects of social isolation on mental and physical health can be many, some of which may include:^[3]

Heart problems. Sleep disorders. Weakened immunity. Stroke. Cognitive impairment. Weight disorders (weight gain or loss). Increased symptoms of stress and anxiety. Increased symptoms of depression. Greater likelihood of drug use. Reduced life satisfaction. Hypersensitivity to noise and light. Poor sense of self. Hallucinations. Thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

Some negative behaviors lead to isolation and loss of contact with others, and unfortunately, you may not realize this until later after you have already entered the stage of social isolation.

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