I suppose that if you consider the effects of being alone to be negative in some respects, then I suppose one can rationalise a psychological impact in being unable to tell someone something extraordinary.
For example, today I received a salary rise and could not express my joy to anyone but myself. I cannot communicate with my work colleagues as they may have not received such an appraisal. I cannot discuss this with a partner as I’ve none and besides overjoyed, I am suprised and somewhat bewildered – something you might deem worthy of talking about.
How much does this inability to express outwardly to a person or persons affect me psychologically? I understand the value of my accomplishment but does it require me to talk about it, to realise it or do I require the feedback from other people? Does all of this or lack of it impact on me?
An interesting observation is that as I know the value, feel it and accept it for what it is and reward myself as perhaps one would expect from peoples congratulations, feedback and support then does this fulfil that need that would otherwise be unfulfilled without the aid of social interaction? Logic says that if the need is met, by social feedback or internal self-praise then there should be no void left behind by the inability to fill it.
I am remarkably happy. I will buy myself a treat and will think about the positives that this brings to my career and outlook on life and realise that it is a massively positive thing.