either distract myself with media (video games, music, movies), distract myself with pot, distract myself with my dogs (who alleviate a lot of the loneliness, but I can't have a good conversation with them unfortunately), or come browse and comment here. All my friends have drifted away over the years so I've learned to cope. If it's the connection I miss, I can go pet the dogs. The conversation or intellectual stimulation, I go shitposting (hello!). If it's just boredom stemming from loneliness, alleviating boredom with media or weed is easy.

Cuddle my cats.

I was lonely a long time ago because I was living on the road doing consulting work. Always interacting with people, but no romance. What I did was build the life I wanted. I quit the road work, bought a house on my own and within 6 mos met my wife on a blind date from a mutual friend at work. Family life was perfect for me. I'd rather hang out with my kids than my friends.

That being said, I have a crazy high need/tolerance for personal time. At the end of the day when I crawl into my man cave, everyone knows to leave me alone.

Talk with friends. Drink. Eat. Game. Work.

i just surf lemmy..

Look for nearby clubs and groups

Cats or video games.

I heavily masturbate 2 to 3 times in quick succession, smoke enough weed to cause a panic attack then watch music videos on YouTube until I can't stay awake anymore.

I wake up in the morning feeling like Joe Pesci at the end of Casino (the movie) and go put in a 12 hour work day.

Happythoughtshappythoughtshappythoughts.

I exist. I'm always lonely.

What I did in my late 20s was start taking acting classes at community college at night, and participating in building sets etc.. It very quickly created social activity and a great circle of fun, crazy, wacky friends that turned my whole life around.

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Scam. Scam. I am very good at knowing if something is a scam. I don't know how but this is a scam. Scam. Get mad. Remind me one year

Text my ex :'(

I immerse myself in hobbies and entertainment. Art and music are constant companions and the way they make you feel is meaningful, while the escapism of my favorite games and shows are helpful to keep your mind off of negative feelings. Hobbies and entertainment also help you find ways to relate to other people, opening doors for new relationships to form or grow.

I also try to reach out to people. Family, friends, online communities, random people at the store, or whatever. Connecting with someone is the only real way to get over loneliness in the end. It takes effort.

I would prefer to strap on my BCD and a cylinder and head under water.

Otherwise I try and work on my house but I'm often low on materials and have to wait to make purchases.

So I usually just put a movie or TV show on and research projects, parts, designs, and make plans for other stuff I'm working on.

For me to be less lonely I find it's better to be busy.

Oh my god this is jesus slop

A few years ago, drugs and alcohol. Now, 2 different media streams at once. Marginal improvement

The loneliest I've ever been was in a relationship and living together. I've never felt that way when I was actually alone.

I connect with it and let it burn hot and fast for as long as it takes to subside. Sometimes I just jerk off.

Im pretty introverted and it takes a lot for me to get lonely. I would have to have quite a life change to even be close. I get more than enough contact even when im not working for my levels. Usually I am doing things because otherwise its boring not otherwise its lonely. I don't like cell phones and I don't bother keeping books on me anymore so I now take the opportunity to be with myself when Im waiting or such. I often try to meditate but not always. Often times I like really experiencing my surroundings. Sorta being in the now type of thing.

For non Piefed there’s an AI label on this.