Staying positive without pretending - what worked for you?

Being out of work for 13 months has worn me down more than I expected. I am in Fresno, in case local advice matters. I exercise when I can and try to stay connected. How do you ask friends for support?

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

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