Colin Wilson was ever the Outsider. As he huddled in his frigid room in Brockley, a South London suburb, alone on Christmas Day, he contemplated his position. He was alone, in isolation. He had no family or close relation to share that Christmas with. His girlfriend was at her parents’ house, and he did not [...]
Being an only child has its good points and bad points. On the bright side, there is no risk of what has come to be known as middle child syndrome! Unfortunately, there are huge advantages to being part of a larger family. These outweigh many of the risks. Being an only child affects people throughout [...]
Are you prone to feeling sad for no reason? In reality, there is always a reason, it’s just could be less obvious. It’s perfectly natural to feel sad when something bad happens in your life. It’s completely human to feel blue when life gets hard. And it doesn’t mean you are weak or have given [...]
We live in a world where we now can be more connected to one another than ever before. Despite this though, many people still suffer because of social isolation. Furthermore, there are some people who choose to isolate themselves. Social isolation and loneliness are obviously intricately connected. This can lead to people suffering from anxiety [...]
If you often experience a feeling of loneliness, even when you are not alone, it could be that you are in the wrong company. Sometimes we can experience a feeling of loneliness even when we are in company. Ultimately, loneliness is not about how many people you are with, but how connected you feel to [...]
Being alone and being lonely are two different things entirely. Learning how to cope with loneliness when you’re not physically alone may seem impossible, but surprisingly, it’s not. One of the biggest misconceptions of being alone is the idea that you are lonely. This is far from the truth. Just because you enjoy alone time [...]
What is INFJ depression? Today, we will explore the reasons why INFJs are particularly prone to depression. Each personality type deals with stress differently and some may be more affected by negative events than the others. In fact, intuitive introverts are considered to be more susceptible to developing depression at some point specifically because of [...]
Being alone and feeling lonely are two different things. These feeling lonely quotes explain the depths of true loneliness and despair. I’ve been in a house full of people at times and I have been alone for days, even weeks on other occasions. What I have found is that loneliness doesn’t come from lack of [...]
