DrinksWellWithOthers

I think I'm late but, is there a difference between solitary (i.e. loneliness) and confinement? For example, if you were in a spacious mansion but not allowed to interact with anyone, or in space by yourself but not likely to have any real human contact, would that be ok or is it more about the confinement that you're in and there is a world outside you can't access.

I've always thought I could hold up in solitary, but I'd need some things like magazines, TV, or other activities. I don't have a problem with missing human contact for days on end, nor sunlight. I've spent time at home without human contact, as long as I have internet and CATV I'm fine. Then, I was once incarcerated in a solitary holding cell for 24 hours. I did the walk from the bed to the door and back, as in the video you posted. I was out of my mind that I couldn't walk further than about 5-6 feet and I was not connected with all the people out there. I would constantly try to look at the clock outside my cell and count the minutes, then the seconds. 'When was I going to get out of here?' I didn't need social contact, I needed space and the freedom to wander it, and something to do besides notice I was in a cage relative to others.

Your response sounds philosophical. I was wondering what your personal experience was.