When was the last time you felt lonely and what helped you get through it?

There are days when I feel deeply lonely and a little heavy inside.
My usual response is to dive straight into work, open the laptop, focus on tasks, keep myself busy. It helps for a moment, but once the work stops, the feeling comes back just as strong as before.

I’m curious about others’ experiences.

What do you do when loneliness creeps in?
Is there something that genuinely helps you shift that feeling — or simply sit with it a little more gently?

Would love to hear your story.