Hi Justusryans,

I spend the vast majority of my time alone and am not married and live by myself. I also work a job that does not require me to interact or be in public everyday. Though it's hard most of the time to cope with all of my solitary time I've found that writing and art have helped me overcome the loneliness I feel.

I only have maybe 2 or 3 close friends and only one that will talk with me and allow me to talk about my struggles with bipolar. One thing I've found helpful is the use of a mood log and journal. Throughout my day while I'm alone I pick these up and write how I feel and when I feel them. When my friend does come over he's able to see this and it opens a way of deeper communication and we discuss the emotions and thoughts that I have and ways to work together to improve them. It's become quite an effective tool for him to understand my emotions and how he can help.

I've found myself many times reliant upon his visits but having these logs and journals has given me ways of relief and expression when I'm alone and unable to speak. This might be something that can help you.

Also, drawing and arts and crafts have helped the time pass by and have become something I enjoy that I enjoy and keeps me preoccupied and the feelings of accomplishment with my works brings gratification.

Hope this might help or give you some ideas of ways that can.