That's great.. Maybe you could get involved in a cause or a volunteer
job you care about. That would get you out of the house and get you
around some people.

I understand how you feel. I sometimes have been in such a dark hole i just want to be alone because being with people drains my energy. Having to fake it All the time is work. I used to always go for a walk in the woods it seems to help me its like trees give me energy and the sun. I go by the river where there's a road that no one drives on and i can walk with my eyes closed. I feel the sun and try to calm myself down...i usually have a couple tokes too and that just makes it better because its like i have this other person in me who is so kind and loving. She has been helping me alot as of late again. She's my BF. She calms me down...i think you have her too..just have to let it all out in the trees by yourself allow the pain to come forth...I need to do this soon too. It has helped me and i will pray for you too (Hugs)

Loneliness is a bear that I don't like. I can cope at work but home is too quiet.

awwe, I understand, Sometimes we need our time but there is something tugging at my heart too. We need balance between ourselves and others. Its okay to be alone. I encourage you to go for a walk! I do that a lot still because feeling alone and isolating in my room can feel suffocating. So yes getting fresh air and sun and be relieving.
Taking the first steps is scary but your getting there! And your not alone here on DS. hugs

Presumably you're an introvert, like me. I feel ya! Getting out in nature is rejuvenating, but you get into slumps where you can't even muster the energy to do that. It's paradoxical I would say.

Sometimes I feel like I'm so alone I'll go out of my mind. Then I must PUSH myself, to go out for a walk like you do. It really helps, makes you feel better, like you're doing something good for yourself, and you are! I'm glad you're going out. Keep at it!

Many people prefer to be alone, others struggle with it.