Why solitude can wreck your mental health

Why solitude can wreck your mental health (Photo: iStock)

Facing profoundly difficult life situations, such as a job loss, health crisis, or a complex legal battle, can trigger the instinct to retreat and manage that elephant in complete solitude. If that describes you, you're not alone.

This deliberate attempt to solve personal matters entirely alone is often motivated by a desire for self-sufficiency, a fear of burdening loved ones or a need to maintain a facade of control and strength.