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How Isolation Affects the Pyschologlical and Physical State of Humans

Being isolated for long periods of time can not only affect our mental state, but also our physical. When isolated, you are most likely to obtain mental health issues; depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, paranoia, and other issues. Isolation can even erase emotions. Although it may seem like our emotions are expressed naturally, they may not be. Our emotions are taught at young ages, which is why we laugh, cry, or showcase an angered expression. Someone who isn’t taught that, or even isolated from emotional references, will not have emotional knowledge. It won’t be natural to them.

Isolation can even weaken the immune system. There are multiple ways on how immune systems can weaken from being isolated, the main components being; a constant threat signalled to the brain, behavioral issues, and weakening physical ability (if the person is isolated by force). If someone is captured and isolated for years, their physical state may be so damaged they can never return to their original state. If isolation ruins your mental abilities, it’ll also damage your physical ones. If isolated at a young age, without being taught of what constructs a human, an isolated child may growl, claw, or do animalistic or ‘unnatural motives.’