The best loneliness (and depression) fighter I know is give to others. You cannot receive what you cannot give. Every time I've been in that spot, the only way I got out of it was by volunteering in some way--I've worked in soup kitchens, helped out with relief agencies, and just helped out where I could. Most newspapers list agencies that need volunteers, and usually they are so glad to have ANY help that they'll be very flexible with your schedule no matter what it is.
Think you're too tired at the end of your day to do more? Think again. Here's another bonus--I always have lots more energy when I do this!
There is nothing more rewarding, and there is nothing in the entire universe that can make you more aware of your many blessings than to work with those lots less fortunate than you.
