I try to watch an engaging movie, play scrabble on iPad (love that game), go on my computer and mindlessly read, try to go out if I have some energy, or I'll sleep.

I've learned to wait out that intense feeling of loneliness because I find that it does pass. If I make a big deal of it, I can start going down the depression road, so I watch for that. I can't let that mindset take over. Glad to hear your loneliness passed.