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Russian and original way to describe hikikomori of 19th century, first coined by Dostoyevsky's fans. Living a depressing lifestyle after prolonged isolation (prison or home confinement) with constant self-doubts and inner incongruity with oneself; overly-analytical of oneself. Often a result of combined mental illnesses that include, but not limited to: anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoia, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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