Mental health while out of work - what worked for you?

I miss my old team and the routine that came with being an electrician's helper. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I do not want to pretend I am fine. How do you ask friends for support?

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

Community mental-health services often have sliding-scale fees. I found mine through 211.