There is nothing loneliness can not do, it can make us to do undo and involve ourselves in something that is not going to affect us positively in the future. We need to make sure that we deal with loneliness and involve ourselves in something that is profitable so that we are not going to become desperate or do things without thorough thinking. We can involve ourselves in so many things to make sure that we are not lonely so that we don't ignorantly involve ourselves with something that is going to cause problem for us in the future.
Loneliness is very serious. I think if a person thinks that he is thinking about loneliness too much then he will be very weak mentally. There are some people who sometimes take up some bad addictions from gambling to other to relieve loneliness. Gets involved in their own ignorance. After getting involved in this kind of addiction, they have to face many problems to get out of it. Loneliness makes a person very weak and can also ruin his life.
Loneliness requires some other tasks to deal with, and those who are not sure of what to do would try gambling. Since it can offer some wins to the player. Most addicts are into the problem because they're not with anybody who can keep them company. So, if the person is not sure about the effect of gambling in their life, they can think of trying something else, to stay on the safe side. The games we enjoy in gambling can keep us busy, but gambling may not be the right way to resolve loneliness unless it's physical casinos. The gambler will be able to meet up with some other people whom he can interact with and also get a few orientations on strategies to avoid addiction. It's not simple to get over loneliness, especially when heartbroken. Not having a person to talk to about our gambling problems if one erupts, can lead the gambler to a more severe gambling addiction. Which can affect the future of the gambler. However, anxiety is not good for a lonely person.
How would he be comfortable losing money each day, in gambling? In many occurrences, the addict always gives thanks to someone who was so dear in eradicating their problem gambling. As they can't do it alone, the gambler, added with anxiety may not be able to restrict himself from gambling addiction. Like in the case of Op's friend who has lost his partner, many other factors like the loss of a loved one, can lead a person to addiction. I think gamblers should have some close friends, visiting them wouldn't be a problem. But loneliness has eaten deep into their brain, to the extent of loving it and being uncomfortable with people who tend to visit them or send them an invite to visit their party or social gathering. The problems they end up becoming victims can be solved by their family members. Because only a few parents wouldn't try to help their child who is suffering from chronic gambling addiction.