This is when we developed our first bout of serious insomnia. All this caused us to seek therapy - which, ultimately, made a very big difference in our life. Eventually we came to understand some of the forces working on us - forces from childhood and a difficult family, etc. Along with the deeper form of help we got from our therapist, was a sense of support which no doubt also helped us have the courage to reach out to new friends. Eventually we found many.
Pets are so wonderful - so warm and dear and loving.
If you are up to caring for a little being, do consider adopting a pet who needs a home. No need to spend money on a pure-breed. So many animals in shelters are beautiful and loving. It can be the most rewarding relationship imagineable.