Mental health while out of work (update)

Being out of work for 11 months has worn me down more than I expected. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I do not want to pretend I am fine. What helps you?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 11 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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