Over the past several months, my mental health has been getting worse, and I’m now at the point where I often start crying before I can even get out of bed.
To make a long story short, I’m an immigrant with chronic health issues and recently went through a divorce. As a result, I don’t really have friends or a support system in this country, and I feel very lonely and afraid of what would happen if I had a health issue, weather emergency, financial problem, or some other kind of difficulty or disaster.
My ex originally said he would continue helping me because of my chronic health issues, low energy, limited mobility, and practical limitations. Over the past several months, though, he has been stepping back from that promise, and I can’t seem to stop crying about it.
I am seeing a therapist, but I honestly don’t know what anyone can do to help, because I’m so exhausted that I can barely manage much. I’m not working, I’m not sleeping well, and I’ve lost my appetite.
On top of that, I’ve realized that even if I could improve my situation somewhat, I don’t currently see a future that feels meaningful or emotionally safe to move toward.
My main question is: what can someone do to feel better while they’re still inside a difficult situation that is ongoing and may not improve soon?
My other question is: how do people regain hope for the future when they are dealing with political, financial, health, practical, and other difficulties all at once?
I’m not looking for a list of financial or social-service resources right now. I’m more asking how people emotionally cope and regain hope when the situation itself is ongoing and uncertain.