During the days I felt myself slipping into a kind of madness. Solitary confinement has an astonishing effect on the mind. The trip was to stay calm and keep myself occupied. I spent hours working out how to break free. But trying to escape would have been instant suicide.
In "Travels With Myself," Tahir Shah describes the psychological challenges of solitary confinement. He reveals how being isolated can lead to a descent into madness, affecting one's mental stability. He recounts the importance of staying calm and finding ways to occupy his mind during these trying times.
Shah reflects on his desperate thoughts of escape, despite recognizing that attempting to break free would be futile and dangerous. His journey highlights the...