Loneliness is a
very complex multidimensional phenomenon. In other words, there is no remedy
against loneliness, simply because there are many different kinds of solitude.
The solitude of a widow who just lost her husband, is different from theloneliness of a child who is sick in bed and can not go outside and play with
his friends. And as there is no type of loneliness, there is not a solution on how to cure loneliness. Different problems require different solutions.
An importantdimension of loneliness is the frequency with which a person feels lonely. Some
people rarely or never feel alone. Very often these people are lonely because
of an immediate situation as a cold rainy day or going on a business trip far
away from family and friends. This type of loneliness is considered thesolitude of the state because the loneliness seems to be based on the status or
position of the person is in. In contrast is a more persistent type of
loneliness. This type of loneliness persists regardless of the situation that
no conclusions himself / herself in Solitude seems to be much more a feature of
this person. Therefore, this type of loneliness is considered loneliness draft.
So what state
and trait loneliness has to do with how to get rid of loneliness?
Interestingly, the state and the only trait to cope with loneliness different
people. Unattached State take a much more proactive approach to their
loneliness. They focus on what is the cause of their loneliness and try to
solve the problem. They also try to use what is called adaptation
"active" strategies, including items such as exercise, listening to
music, working on a hobby, etc. These things help to take their minds out of
loneliness and make a more positive use of their time.
However trait
are singles. Trait loneliness seems to be a more complex problem. Some
preliminary results, I began to gather on the Internet, related persons only
seem to fall into two categories. First, there are traits lonely people who
seem to have given up trying to solve their problem of loneliness. They
withdraw from painful situations of loneliness and end up using "sad
passive" coping strategies. These strategies are not intended to solve the
problem of loneliness, but rather an effort to try to deflect some of the pain
of loneliness. These strategies could be crying over eating, sleeping more,
drinking, watching TV, etc. Naturally, as these strategies do not try to solve
the problem or make positive use of their time, loneliness persists over time .
However, the situation with these types of loneliness trait may be more complex
than simply not using the right types of adaptation. Research has also shown
that loneliness relate to! be associated with other negative factors such as
low self-esteem, depression, suicide, etc. Some studies even suggest that
loneliness can have a related link to the past of a person. There may be
problems of confusion in the past that could have led to a barrage of negative
symptoms, one of which is loneliness. To help alleviate this type of loneliness
may require a degree of guidance to solve some of these problems.
There also
appears to be another category of related persons only. The main features of
these people only goal is ironic to find someone special for themselves. One of
the founding fathers of the loneliness research suggested that loneliness is
"separation distress moot." What does that mean? From the moment we
are born, we form an attachment with our caregiver (usually our parents.) The
caregiver becomes an attachment figure that gives us a sense of security and
comfort. Did you notice a child when he / she can not find his / her mother?
They cry, appear to be in severe distress and seek their caregiver everywhere.
Is not it quite similar to solitary people? Some lonely people seeking their
attachment appears everywhere, and are distressed when they can not find that
special person to love. But why?
There are
several possible reasons. The first is that the person had someone special and
they left (death, divorce, moved to another area, etc.) Another reason is that
the person does not have the social skills to make and build friendships .
These people may be shy or anxious. Another reason may be the culture in which
we live. Especially in Western culture, the company prides itself on
individuality and personal freedom. However, successful relationships require a
certain degree of compromise. Understanding may require violation of personal
freedom that can be desired. The end result may be that you do not find someone
special, just because someone special is the fruit of our imagination a real
actual person. One last final reason for people who are lonely and respect
still looking for that special someone, they can not find, perhaps because they
may not be willing to drop their defenses. Usually when people are hurt in the
past b! people are they like, they are more reluctant to be open to love, the
next time it comes around ("Once Bitten, Twice Shy"). However, to be
in a relationship requires dropping some of their defenses and be open to the
possibility of being hurt again. Only then real meaningful relationships can be
formed. But being open to love takes time, patience and perhaps "take
things slowly." If you can not be hurt, then you can not be loved.
Loneliness is
described by many as a very painful thing. Help understand the causes of your
loneliness will help you get rid of it. I hope the above descriptions of certain types of loneliness will help you on your way to get rid of it
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