2. Poor self-esteem
• People who were continuously
isolated, develop a poor body
image and self-esteem over time
Depression
• Isolation and lack of socialization
are commonly linked to depression
Increased Tumor Risk
• Social alienation could deplete
physical health and possibly lead to
certain cancers.
3. Body Chills
• A negative physiological response to isolation is body chills.
A study from the Association for Psychological
Science indicated that loneliness can literally
cause body temperature to decrease
Loss of Reality
• Loss of reality is common for people who commonly binge
watch shows or movies, or play video games
• The end of these alternate realities can trigger depression
and make a person feel like they suffered a loss
• One should limit how often they immerse themselves into
media to maintain a strong grasp on personal reality.
4. Decreased Ability to Learn
• Lack of socialization can cause our
brain processes and affect our
ability to successfully engage in
activities like puzzles and mind
games.
Decreased Sense of Empathy
• Alienation also decreases a person’s
ability to empathize with others
• By not interacting with people, one
may have a harder time processing
feelings and love.
5. Inflammation
• Loneliness can cause stress and
depression
• Which in turn can cause inflammation
throughout the body.
• With the stress of loneliness and
decreased connections, one may
experience bloating, digestive issues,
and a higher likelihood to get ill.
Shorter Life Span
• Studies show social connections increase
our longevity, while a lack of social
connections increases our mortality.
6. Increased Risk of Dementia
• A study on older women who
had large social networks,
indicated that they had a 26%
less risk of developing dementia
and cognitive impairment
Reduced Resilience
• Healthy relationships lead to the
development of resilience,
coping skills, and higher self-
esteem
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