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I do not want to leave: S'porean spends 10 years alone in room, due to fear of social interaction
Some young people here display reclusive behaviour, sparked by mental health issues
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Cheryl Teh
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For the past 10 years, Mr Benjamin Toh's room - a spartan, dark space with electronic equipment strewn across a grimy marble floor - has been his whole world.
In this self-imposed prison, there are days when he does not sleep, staying up all night to play video games such as Grand Theft Auto and League Of Legends. Some days, he sleeps for more than 20 hours or goes without food.
