A person can break because of stressors, and isolation can certainly be a stressor. Many times individuals who engage in violent acts are later described as loners. Now Iwant to make it clear I am not suggesting that isolation always can cause an emotional fracture. read more
I don't believe isolation psychosis is a DSMIV diagnosis, so I guess people will tell you that it's not real. However, there is a substantial body of evidence in the literature that suggests that social isolation causes serious psychological disturbance. read more