pumpkinpie479's journey

I was laid off a year ago from my role in sales operations after five years in that field, along with experience in retail management. Despite my efforts to improve my situation by obtaining a degree, I've faced immense challenges in finding a job. I've submitted over 2000 applications but have only landed five interviews, with two leading to second interviews. It's disheartening because I know I'm capable at what I do, yet the rejections keep piling up. The toll this has taken on my mental and physical health is severe. I've been unable to eat properly for months and lost my health insurance due to a bureaucratic error with my Social Security number, which now requires legal intervention to resolve. I'm on the brink of homelessness and feel an overwhelming sense of anger and despair. I cry almost daily and struggle with insomnia, waking up every 15 minutes. I try to get outside, but seeing others happy only deepens my sadness. I used to be optimistic, but it's hard to maintain that perspective now. I had just overcome agoraphobia before my layoff, and now I feel like I'm back at square one with my mental health. I'm exhausted and desperately seeking a way forward.