How did you guys deal with the loneliness and depression? It is so difficult to cope with.
Drugs, alcohol and questionable women. KIDDING! I reached out to old friends I hadn't talked to in a while. Talked to them, texted, made lunch and dinner dates. Found out many of them had been through the same thing, it was cathartic talking to people face-to-face that really understood. Tried making some new friends too. Worked out religiously, it was great for taking my mind off of things and making me tired enough to sleep. Threw myself into hobbies that had been dormant for a while. Took the kids to the park or movies or out to eat or whatever. Just tried getting out of the house as much as I could. Even with all of that it still takes time to adjust, so you have to be patient with yourself.
