Dealing with the isolation of unemployment, welding apprentice here

Being out of work for 14 months has worn me down more than I expected. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I do not want to pretend I am fine. How do you ask friends for support?

If things feel unbearable, please call or text 988 in the United States at any hour.

Short walks helped me more than I expected. Even ten minutes changed my mood.