Living alone is a test, no doubt. Some people can tolerate it better than others though, but no one are really lone wolfs by nature I think. Like it or not, we are to some extent social creatures. Even people like me, that depend on a good amount of solitude. If you find yourself isolated and desperate, a few tricks that might help can be learned from men that have spent long periods in prison segregation. (I.e. supermax, ADX," Russian equivalent`s like the Black dolphin prison etc.)
It seems that working out to a point of fatigue, or even total exhaustion is the main technique that those unfortunate people employ to get through the days. (Of course that has other benefits also.) I think that you sometimes automatically will start to dream up a fantasy existence in your own mind, which can help you also. But that can be a slippery slope as well, as you might just totally forget about the real world, and start to live your life completely in this dream world instead. It`s hard to escape that in other words. Getting outside and into the wilderness as often as you can is a great idea also, if that`s a possibility. Nothing`s worse than being stuck in a small and uncomfortable apartment for long periods.
Anyway, those are a few tips that might help those that are in a situation where isolation is inescapable. But long-term, even people that are naturally prone to thriving alone will have to seek out some human connection. It`s a basic need, just like proper nutrition, sleep and sunlight. This current craziness has definitely driven many to the brink and beyond from sheer loneliness. Especially the elderly. That`s extremely sad and totally unnecessary.
It seems that working out to a point of fatigue, or even total exhaustion is the main technique that those unfortunate people employ to get through the days. (Of course that has other benefits also.) I think that you sometimes automatically will start to dream up a fantasy existence in your own mind, which can help you also. But that can be a slippery slope as well, as you might just totally forget about the real world, and start to live your life completely in this dream world instead. It`s hard to escape that in other words. Getting outside and into the wilderness as often as you can is a great idea also, if that`s a possibility. Nothing`s worse than being stuck in a small and uncomfortable apartment for long periods.
Anyway, those are a few tips that might help those that are in a situation where isolation is inescapable. But long-term, even people that are naturally prone to thriving alone will have to seek out some human connection. It`s a basic need, just like proper nutrition, sleep and sunlight. This current craziness has definitely driven many to the brink and beyond from sheer loneliness. Especially the elderly. That`s extremely sad and totally unnecessary.