Loneliness.....

I have been reading about this part of life, being and feeling alone.  There is evidence that being on the couch and eating chips is not a good thing to do.  It leads to depression.  We are social creatures and need to be involved with other people. 
Being on the screen a great deal can also lead to depression.  We need that social interaction with others.
I am a introvert.  I get my energy from being by myself and reading or doing what ever else.  I enjoy this part of my life.  However, I need to get out and find ways to interact with others and enjoy them. 
I have not been able to interact with my family and some friends because of the use of drugs and alcohol.  These are people that have a constant habit of use.  When I do enter their life the interactions are tense.  I prefer to stay away.  This makes it hard during the holidays.  I found a website from the U.K. that is called Stand Alone.  It gives some ideas about how to handle this loneliness.
I find that being alone is good.  I have found that silence is nice to have around. 

LENS neurofeedback can help to create a sense of calm.