Being alone is not the same as loneliness. Most of what we'd refer to as loneliness is nothing more than a projection that you could experience by yourself or in an auditorium packed with people. Authenticity is what I find to be the best tool for combating these moments, rather than the performances ( hence "that not feeling ourselves" that Finn alluded to.) that you might be able to pull off seemingly connecting with others, yet leave us still feeling isolated!.