Staying positive without pretending after 9 years as a retail manager

Being out of work for 7 months has worn me down more than I expected. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. 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.