Mental health while out of work after 17 years as a line cook

Being out of work for 4 months has worn me down more than I expected. Thank you in advance. I do not want to pretend I am fine. How do you ask friends for support?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

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