I usually have to deal with the sleeplessness which drives me absolutely crazy. I am lonely for the mere fact that I live with my mother and she is so toxic that I feel alone a lot of the time. We all need someone to understand us, to listen and really hear what we are saying, and be there for us. When we don't have that, I think we become very lonely. You are not the only night owl..LOL
I hope you find a way to get some sleep. There are a lot of natural remedies that help a lot.
Hugs GB

I ended up getting an hour of sleep last night after I responded to your post. I have chronic fatigue which they haven't diagnosed yet. However, why do I get insomnia??? I try to check to see if anyone needs to talk before I shut down at night. I hope you were okay last night. You are not alone as long as you have us here at DS. Hugs GB

I sometimes am up all night then sleep at 5 or so in morning....your not alone...also I collect owls so watch your tail feathers you will be in my collection if your not careful...LOL :-)

still up saw your up again tonight too....hugs

I used to never get any sleep before I started getting my anxiety treated. Loneliness can keep you up because there you sit all alone in bed thinking about..well..how alone you feel. I have my cat Nigel though and he sleeps with me so between him and my medication I'm never lacking sleep or feeling all alone. I mean, My wife and I sleep in separate rooms, always have. (long story) talk about feeling alone even when there's someone there. I've learned to accept certain things in my life and one part of overcoming loneliness is being able to accept certain circumstances and move on.

You gave me a great idea for a new post BillW. Thank you. I will start it here and also on my other site. I did want you to get the credit as you are the one that gave me the idea. Hugs GB

There's a funny Pinterest cartoon showing a bed made of cinder blocks with a sheet thrown over it, and a caption, "My bed when 'Im trying to sleep." Next, a big, soft, fluffy bed covered with pillows, and caption, "My bed when I'm trying to wake up." So true :)

I guess the only thing worse would be when you are wide awake in the middle of the night feeling lonely......as I was last night. :(

Getting to sleep is a serious problem I have.

Generally I lie down and have 2 or more hours before I can sleep. Maybe I should try getting up again if sleep seems not soon likely; to get this or that done.
/And DS sure could be something to occupy me. . :)

Ooh girl, I'm a total night owlie forced to go to bed early due to work! But I assure you I am wide awake all night Fridays and Saturdays!

Oops I forgot to answer the question. Got too excited.

Loneliness is way worse. With sleeplessness alone, you can get a lot of stuff done :)