I started a new job a few months back and got to work from home after a month. I love that I save a few hours a day of my time, and a bit of money travelling to and from work.

The time I'm saving is a big deal to me. It allows me to do stuff I want to do, such as going to the gym. I go late/early when it's quiet, and it just makes it a lot easier to fit my work schedule around.

However. Since starting this new job I had an old work friend got back in touch, we got close and it helped me get through the day messaging or calling with them. Now they've basically removed themselves from my life, I feel a bit lost and alone. My anxiety is through the roof as none of my other friends are able to "keep me company" on the same way that she did.

The anxiety of going in to the office is pretty bad, on top of the anxiety of travelling on public transport. I also lose roughly 3 hours per day travelling to and from work. But the loneliness of being home alone without really having any contact is pretty tough too.

Does anyone else experience struggles working from home? Or do you think it's just losing someone close to me that's causing these home flare ups?

Apologies if this is a bit of a long one.