Dealing with the isolation of unemployment - any advice?

Being out of work for 8 months has worn me down more than I expected. There are 5 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want to pretend I am fine. Did you talk to someone?

I told two friends how I really felt. It was uncomfortable, but it made things lighter.

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