Getting There (Day 3) 18.03.12

My intervention is starting to move into something I never really thought of previously, but I'm relating what I'm doing to deafness, directly. I know there's the constant reminder of music, but it makes no difference. I admit, I couldn't make it through today without taking the headphones out for a while. The feeling of isolation becomes confusing and anxiety inducing.

I've been researching articles referring to loneliness with society and people my age. 

"Loneliness reflects and interpersonal deficit that exists as a result of fewer or less satisfying personal relationships than a person desires" - Family Relations, Vol. 39, No. 3 (Jul., 1990), pp. 336-340 

This particular sentence within the article made a lot of sense to me, especially now. A lack of social interaction (or social interaction one requires) develops into isolation. The article (on loneliness among college students) goes on to say how lonely college students appear unfriendly and have constrained communication styles (as I have had). 

"Cognitive-focused coping involves modifying thoughts, beliefs, percep- tions, or attributions that interfere with or inhibit appropriate interpersonal behavior. Cognitive interventions help students understand and eliminate unrealistic expectations or irrational beliefs that reinforce loneliness."  - Family Relations, Vol. 39, No. 3 (Jul., 1990), pp. 336-340