Budgeting tips when income drops - 13 months and counting

My income is now a fraction of what it was as an IT help-desk technician and I am trying to cover the essentials. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. What helped you?

I called each lender and asked for a hardship plan. Two agreed to lower payments for a few months.