The Hikikomori phenomenon is a problem that usually affects adolescents and young Japanese middle class. And is in total isolation from the rest of society, it is usually young men who can not stand the pressure they are subjected in the studies The hikikomoris perceive their problems as insurmountable so they decide to isolate yourself from the world and thus avoid further emotional conflicts. The vast majority spend hours sleeping during the day and at night watching TV, without any contact with friends or even their parents.
In Japanese society have a hikikomori in the family is considered a disgrace. They see it as evidence of having failed to raise a child, so it is kept secret and avoid seeking a medical solution. Normally believe that the problem was solved by itself, but when they decide to go to a specialist is usually already too late.
Moreover both schools as social workers not involved in the issue too, since it is an internal family situation.
When the hikikomori decides to end its isolation, they lose all abilities and social and moral referents needed to live with the rest of society, this leads to very complicated reintegration very difficult. Even at times there have been cases that have criminal or violent behavior.

In this video we can see how animation elapses the life of a Hikikomori:

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