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Do i have an acute social withdrawal (aka hikikomori)?
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Hikikomori: This is japanese term for being confined. Is seen in adolescents & young adults who choose to withdraw from social life & stay home for over 6 months. One theory is that it is caused by post-traumatic stress or ones having avoidant personality & social anxiety disorder.
Answered 12/10/2013
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