Hi Anthony,

I agree with you on all strategies as a way to combat loneliness. Unfortunately, I too have been in a similar boat as you, and one of the reasons I began to write online is to combat this loneliness. However, to a certain I feel this is a big cope. Despite implementing these strategies, I still feel a big hole. Humans have evolved as social animals, and I think we need the company of other humans. I am a natural introvert and I prefer being alone, but I still crave being with other people. This lack of being able to connect has been at the root of my depression that I feel from time to time.