It is the TV programming equivalent to putting one's hands over one's eyes, and declaring onesself to be invisible.
Take courage and get some rest, fren. You might be coming down with a cold, or just the winter "blues" because of the cold and lack of sunlight.
Good patriot, we have been reminded not to remain discouraged many times by the One who loves us most:
https://biblehub.com/joshua/1-9.htm
I'm sorry you are down, and hope you will take some cheer and encouragement from this little note.
I too am an only child, with one parent gone and the other lost in dementia.
I have one child but we are estranged because of this Civil War we are enduring.
I pray for reconciliation someday.
Will pray for your contentment and peace.
I believe we are nearing the end of this War.