Is it normal isolation causes inability to bond

I have basically been isolated from any real emotional contact for the better part of a decade. Other than small talk in day to day business I haven't had any meaningful contact at all. Now no matter how someone treats me, either kindly, lovingly pushy or outright ignoring me or mean I feel disengaged. I write them off as disingenuous and I don't, won't or can't connect.

Is it possible the isolation has made it impossible to have human relationships other than the most superficial? I can't take someones words or actions at face value. I simply don't trust their words or their actions no matter how stable and consistent they are.

Have I lost my mind as a result of this isolation? Can i ever return to being human?

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  • xfg59

    Isolation changes the chemistry and structure of the brain. You still understand people, and know how to engage in conversation with them to appear normal, but the emotional context has been completely wiped out. The damage is most likely irreversible.

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    • What are you basing that on, personal experience, scientific studies or standard observation?

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      • xfg59

        The first two.

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        • rayb12

          Could you site a study?

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  • Dustyair

    Yes I would agree with you statement.

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