Is it possible that some of this overwork is being driven by general existential malaise? Having a lot of free time without purpose (and especially without mean

Is it possible that some of this overwork is being driven by general existential malaise? Having a lot of free time without purpose (and especially without meaningful relationships to occupy it) is actually pretty boring and depressing after a few days. I've found myself working many more hours / weekends during points of my life when I didn't have many friends around just so I didn't have to sit at my apartment by myself and feel bored or feel like drinking. The work wasn't incredibly productive, but at least it was interesting and filled me with some sense of meaning.