What is the difference between isolation and loneliness?
Anonymous
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Jul 2, 2016
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I think isolation is being alone or away from people for a long time, it can be good for spiritual purposes or when a creative projects needs you to get "in the zone". It can be bad if it is caused by depression, social anxiety etc. as it can create a loop where you feel worse because of lack of social interaction :( Meanwhile, loneliness I believe is when you are feeling deprived of support or the kind of social interaction that is inspiring or, well, good for you. So one might feel lonely even when around people because of not getting the kind of support or mental stimulation you need. Wow this answer became longer than I expected, I hope it helped :)
Struggling with loneliness?
gigantWillow93
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Jul 9, 2016
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Isolation is usually by your choice..- Abandon people for a period of time to clear your thoughts or have a break from the hectic life - . Loneliness usually happens out of your hands, without you intending for it to happen. You can be surrounded by friends and family and still feel lonely.
JazzRGold
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Sep 18, 2016
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Isolation is the state of being alone, loneliness is the state of feeling alone. Loneliness can occur even when a person is not isolated.
MsWhite
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Jul 1, 2016
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According to me, isolation is being alone, away from everybody. And loneliness would mean feeling alone, regardless of whether you're with somebody or not.
aquaPine54
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Oct 11, 2018
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For me isolation means deeper than loneliness. We often may experience loneliness, but for those who are suffering from depression, feeling isolated is more common and severe. However, I tend to think that there is not such a big difference between isolation and loneliness. I frequently feel loneliness when I am very down, which can lead to feeling "isolated" because neither my family and my friends are supportive. When I feel lonely, I could still try to keep in touch with my friends or members in 7 cups. However, when I feel isolated, I do not wish to go out and talk to others. I feel useless and worthless living in the world. Thus, I myself try to express my feeling whether I feel just lonely or isolated and worthless. As a listener, I hope some people who feel "isolated" like me can open to us, listeners and get someone's help from us and doctors. If you can tell us how far you feel lonely or isolated, I would sincerely appreciate it because it is very good to understand you better.
electricOcean22
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Jul 2, 2016
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Isolation is a state of being,loneliness is an emotion. Both can be circumstancial or self induced.
Anonymous
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Feb 8, 2018
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Isolation doesn't mean that you are lonely and feeling lonely doesn't have to be because you are alone or isolated. Yes, usually they do come in pair. But keep in mind that a healthy dose of isolation is also a form of self-love: it gives you the chance to reflect and regroup. In addition, one can always feel lonely even you're in the middle of a happy crowd or in the arms of the one you cherish the most. It's because a sense of belongingness is also a factor.
Anonymous
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Jun 30, 2016
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In this context, isolation can be the act of choosing to be alone, being where no one will bother you, getting your thoughts cleared and getting the space you need. Isolation is silence time to yourself. Loneliness, however, can occur even when there are others around you. Loneliness is a sad feeling, it can make everything seem hopeless. Loneliness is something people don't choose to feel, but it happens often to a lot of us.
Anonymous
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Jul 5, 2018
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Isolation is being physically alone or not having anyone to talk to. Loneliness is feeling alone, even if you are surrounded by people.
0Sara0
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Jul 2, 2016
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Isolation is being separated from people physically and emotionally. Loneliness can be brought by isolation. But it possible to feel loneliness without being isolated. You can be in a room full of people experiencing many emotions and still be lonely.
Anonymous
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Jul 2, 2016
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Isolation is keeping yourself away from other people and loneliness is a feeling when people don't want to be around you
Anonymous
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Jul 8, 2016
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Lonely: affected with, characterized by, or causing a depressing feeling of being alone; lonesome.
Isolated: the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated.
Basically, loneliness is the negative feeling that you are alone, isolation is literally being alone and separated from others. People who are isolated from others aren't necessarily lonely, and people who are lonely aren't necessarily isolated from people either. Some people live happy alone, whereas others can feel lonely even when surrounded by people.
Anonymous
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Jul 21, 2016
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Isolation is a state which a person may find themselves in due to an event or group of events. Lonliness can stem from deeper feelings and future worries
Anonymous
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Jul 24, 2016
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Isolation means that you are segregating yourself from others. Loneliness means you have segregated yourself from others and feel unhappy.
Anonymous
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Dec 28, 2017
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Loneliness is the feeling of social isolation - and it can take place in the middle of a crowd. It is more of a state of the mind of a person who is actually spending on his own despite having family and friends around. When a person finds it difficult to accept the presence of people around him or her and chooses to be on their own, this is called loneliness. Isolation is referred to be that particular situation when a person does not have anybody or thing around. This may be caused deliberately, for instance, when someone chooses to spend some time in a place where not a single person is there or when a person is kept in a place where not many people is allowed throughout the day, for instance, in healthcare institutes, etc. A person may be found isolated when he or she has been left out of a group or similar situation and is left to spend time on his/her own
Tomakingtheworldbetter
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Jan 3, 2018
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Isolation is generally wanted. It may be a voluntary or be ordered act of separating yourself. Whereas loneliness is a feeling in which you feel as if you are alone and no-one understands you.
OneMomentInHerPresence
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May 23, 2018
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Isolation is being separated from other people. It is physically not speaking or interacting to them. Loneliness is the feeling that results from isolation. It is when you feel sad and alone because you are isolated.
Loveyou7teja
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Jun 17, 2018
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Isolation is when you wish to seek people out but becz of one or the other reasone you are left alone, it could be any reasone.
Loneliness is when you have no one to hear your deepest thoughts out someone whome you can share your deepest fears secrets and all the things in your mind.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2016
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Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant feeling in which a person feels a strong sense of emptiness and solitude while isolation is a state of separation between persons or groups.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2016
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Isolation is a purposeful act of secluding yourself from others, while loneliness in less intentional and more situational.
