Tips for dealing with loneliness?

Both me and my fiancé are diagnosed BPD. Due to the fact that we are each other’s favorite persons, we have rarely been apart for longer then 2 or 3 days at a time. However, those nights are the worst. Eating is hard, sleeping is almost impossible. I always get irrationally angry when he’s gone, I’m pretty much a moody mess. However, I like that my fiancé goes out and does things with his friends, even though it’s hard for me. I would probably do the same but I don’t have any friends to go out and do things with. Does anyone have any tips for dealing with short or long term loneliness? I’d like to get some out in the open for everyone who has a hard time distracting themselves or being alone. Some of the ones that I’ve thought of in the past include:

1. Reading a book. Your favorite novel is usually the best because you can get immersed in the story.
2. Watching TV or Netflix
3. Making something
4. Furiously cleaning whilst having a mood swing (I try and put the negative energy to good use).
5. Trying something new like cooking or chocheting.
6. Listening to music, there’s a good BPD song topic on here somewhere.

If anyone has any to add, please do so! I need more ideas on what to do so I don’t be hate life as much

I love that you added cleaning! It is honestly one of my favorite coping strategies to pass the time when I’m alone at home. It is literally all I did while my bf was away for a week. Everything you said is great.

Also, puzzles, I have a puzzle app and brain games on my iPad. This is better for me than reading or watching tv, because my mind will still wander when I do those, but puzzles really keep me occupied.

I have pets that keep me company, I shower them with even more affection when I’m feeling lonely. I think animals can be a great therapeutical tool for pwBPD.

Exercise is good, similar to cleaning, you can use up all that extra anxious energy and feel a sense of accomplishment after.

Um, self care? Stuff like a homemade face mask, painting your nails, bubble bath.

That’s all I can think of right now