Why You Self-Isolate When You’re Struggling – Psychology Explains
According to psychology, the reason many people self-isolate when they’re struggling or upset is because they were left alone as children to deal with their emotions. This is a trauma response — not a personality trait — and it can deeply affect your relationships, trust, and emotional well-being.
Self-isolation often shows in your body language, communication style, and human behavior patterns. Learning to recognize these signs is the first step to healing. Emotional neglect in childhood shapes the way we cope with stress, regulate our emotions, and connect with others as adults.
If you’ve ever pulled away from people during hard times, even when you needed support, this might be why. Healing means unlearning survival mode and allowing yourself to feel safe in connection again.
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Best way to be
Trust nobody.
Especially the vaccinated
Beat way to be.
Trust nobody
Wow ….yeaah
💥
I did actually left home at 16 never went back
Yes, I had to fend for myself at 16!
Ì was left after birth amen
Being ignored, isolated, and treated significantly differently from and by family.. you just find peace in solitude after so long.
My mother was around but never was there fur me not in sickness n never shared any of my success or sadness but I was lucky to have a father who took care of me ❤❤❤
Another reason to isolate is because you're afraid of your reaction and might do something you'll regret and can't take back.
Oh snap.. never thought about it but this makes total sense!! 😮
Yep…so true. I am proof.
True🌪🌬🌫
Never thought about it Lille that but makes some sense ❤
Oh wow that's me 😢
What if self isolating is as glorious now,as it was then. Being alone for long periods is whats lacking these days.
This deserves way more views. Absolutely underrated
Now I find strength in solitude.
When I was going wrong, the only thing I was told was no matter how bad it was either you look good in front of others or you go to your room…
Yes , I was
Always.
soooo true from an infant i had to self soothe
Nr
im just plotting.
I have to be alone because I need to heal ❤️🩹
Wrong… absolutely….
You guys know nothing about me… so stop wasting time
I never thought of it, in that way… Thankyou. 💕