Mental health while out of work after 16 years as a payroll clerk

I am trying to look after my mental health while I search. There are 16 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I do not want to pretend I am fine. What helps you?

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

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