Everyone needs time to themselves, and peaceful solitude has stress-relieving benefits. But when being alone is forced upon you, the effects can be surprisingly extensive. And though different people experience distinct effects, symptoms tend to become more severe and persistent the longer one’s isolated. So, how exactly does isolation affect your body and brain? Terry Kupers investigates. [Directed by Camille Bovey, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Stephen LaRosa].
每个人都需要独处的时光,平和的独处也能帮人缓解压力。可一旦独处成为强加的境遇,其带来的影响会严重到超乎想象。尽管不同人感受到的影响各有不同,但独处的时间越长,产生的种种不适症状往往会越严重、越顽固。那么,独处究竟会对人的身体和大脑造成怎样的影响?特里・库珀斯(Terry Kupers)为你深入剖析。