Individualism is a social trend, especially in large cities where the most absolute anonymity is established on the streets. In small cities, it is easier to find people you know on the street and that always brings more trust between people. Individualism goes against human nature itself because we are social beings who we need to relate to others to have an active mind, to feel loved and integrated in a group. Here we explain the negative effects of individualism.
The individualism generates grief, for the values that we have left behind and that are linked to a humanistic ethic. In the same way, it generates sadness because the feeling of seeing how each one is going about their own thing is disappointing. A clear example of this situation is when you ask someone close for a favor, and they say no.
Individualism too generates a feeling of loneliness. A loneliness that is very bitter, very raw and very real. There are many people who suffer their wounds in silence, waiting for a helping hand to appear in the middle of nowhere.
To break individualism it is very important make a personal effort to get out of that wheel that sometimes drags us and makes us think about ourselves and our needs before going any further. It is convenient to broaden the look because, in addition, the effects of sharing life with others are: joy, hope, gratitude and well-being.
When you start to break the barrier of individualism you also gain confidence in yourself and in others because mutual trust is reinforced. Each person has a sphere of influence in their closest environment, therefore, try sow hope and be a good example for everyone else. Only in this way can the world improve.
The term individual reifies us, on the other hand, the term person humanizes us.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
