Am I Lonely or Self-isolating?
Are you wondering if your habit of being alone is loneliness or self-isolation? It is common to confuse the two. Determine if you are lonely or self-isolated with the help of a few questions.
Who can take this quiz?
Anyone who desires to confirm if they are lonely or self-isolating due to underlying reasons. In both cases, the individual is recommended to consult a professional for further help.
What purpose does this quiz serve?
This quiz is designed to help individuals recognize is their experience is of loneliness or self-isolation.
How does the quiz work?
By answering questions related to their social life, the individuals gauge the nature of their current phase.
General Frequently Asked Questions
Loneliness is the feeling of being separated from others irrespective of their presence. Whereas self-isolation is the voluntary act of reduced social contant.
Withdrawing from social activities, persistent low moods, anhedonia and noticeable changes in physical health are some of the signs of loneliness.
Self-isolation is detected by the constant need to stay away from other individuals, by the satisfaction in being alone, by reluctance to step out in public even for necessities and entertainment purposes.
Loneliness is known to raise stress levels, cause sleep disturbances and affect effective communication along with many other effects on one’s being.
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