Truly being alone

[Scythe13]

Just posting on a forum how easy it is for oneself, does nothing to benefit the forum, it's members, people reading the forum, or any new members.

The truth of the matter is, very few people can cope with solitary life. Yes there will be some, but just saying "It's easy for me" does nothing to benefit ANYONE on the forum.

Imagine if someone asked about their water storage, and the response was "Well, I have loads of water." That does nothing to help anyone. The forum has not moved forwards. Talking about the reality of solitary life and saying "Well, it's easy for me." How does that help anyone? Does it benefit anyone? Does that assist the people new to the forum? Does it help people with zero experience with being alone?

The fact is, very few people have added anything to this thread that talks about how to cope. Instead the responses have been a few "I've been there, done that, and it's hard." Then a few stories of what you can expect. That is useful information. Saying about how being alone is a global form of torture and how it can cause huge amounts of damage. That is useful information.

Saying "I'm fine." or "It doesn't bother me", that helps nobody. Saying "I think only weak minded people will suffer" is actually very detrimental. Imagine a new member, fresh from generation iPad, never been alone before, going camping first time out, and they freak. A very natural response for 99% of the population. Then they hear "You're just weak" as a response, from people they respect on the forum. That's hugely damaging, both mentally and emotionally. How do you think it'll help them develop? It won't.

I have no doubt that BP, Dev, Mary, or anyone else can cope solo. I also know that not providing any helpful comments, e.g. keep your mind occupied, stay physically busy to reduce spare time, or anything like that, would be infinitely more useful information than "I'm fine with it."

Are we not meant to help each other out, or are we just centred on our own preps and to hell with everyone else, as long as I'm okay, who cares?

For those interested in what true solitary life can be like:

https://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=e...YUCh3qmQ6N

http://io9.com/why-solitary-confinement-...1598543595

This is about feeling, but not truly being alone, but worth checking out http://lonerwolf.com/how-to-survive-loneliness/

This is more living/feeling alone, than total isolation and a bit jokey, but worth a read http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-weird-pers...ive-alone/