Yeah, there are big differences between being alone and being lonely, as I think everyone knows.

Learning to enjoy who you are, enjoying the moment, the day, that you are in is key to combating loneliness. When we feel incomplete we begin to look for other's company to fulfill ourselves, to entertain us, and to keep us from our own realities perhaps?

Give yourself affirmations of who you really are, the good stuff! Realize how far you've come, even with all the trials of your life. You are still progressing and won't always be where you are right now. Even when we end up in a place (figuratively or physically) that we've been before, it isn't that we haven't progressed because we are wiser and more experienced, we are still progressing.

Yes, distraction is good (all those crafts and games.) Keeping yourself from the downward thinking spiral that creates depression is always a good thing. Thinking good thoughts is a good things too. Countering any negative thoughts (like those of being lonely) will negate the poor thinking and help you feel better about yourself too.

Good to see you on.