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People who have been through tough timew, how did you keep moving? (lemmy.one)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm a week late on rent due, I only paid half, I had to call all my credit card companies and utilities to tell them what's going on. And now my check engine light turned on because the bastard is misfiring. My wife lost her dad which fucked us both up due to missing a ton of work, and I don't know what to do. I'm tired of asking my family for help, the for bank is only available while I'm working, I work 2 jobs. My wife is working too and we're even took in a person to live in our spare room.

How in the world do people survive in this world when they don't even have time to be happy? I use upside for gas and shopping I'm enrolled in every stores rewards program, I make my own cleaning supplies to save money and cook from scratch. What else could I do to save money? Also with the looming government shutdown I'm going to be furloughed for however long that is. Also what are some apps you guys use to help save money? I guess this is a lot of questions.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Hey friend, first of all it's indeed a fucked up life and I lnow it very well. One not practical but helpfull thing I did was watch some financial youtube videos lile Graham stephan or kaleb hammer. It really did opened mymind to things I thought I really needed and thought me some good financial literacy.

Another thing for me is that one day I was so so down that I thought "I either finish it all or get some meds there is no way to live like this". Getting help for my mental health was the best this I ever did. My financial/life situation didn't change but my feelings about it did which allowed my to think rationally and calm and find practical solutions. It really changed my life, not only the quality but also the financial side long term. Anxiety don't let us think like we should about things.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I am fully medicated for depression and anxiety. I was definitely at a low point when I made this post. I will look into that advice.