How do people with a hermit personality handle long periods of isolation like solitary confinement compared to more social individuals?

Do you find that people in conservative areas are more likely to seek out extreme fantasies as a way to escape their daily lives?
Why might some people feel mentally sharper and more positive during solitary confinement despite the harsh conditions?
What makes some people find solitary confinement more bearable, even enjoyable, while others find it unbearable?