I agree with the poster who said that when people ask "how are you?" their desired answer iis "good, how are you?" I really relied on good friends who would let me cry, talk, be frustrated, etc. If people invited me to do something and I couldn't afford to do it, I was honest and made it clear I wanted to spend time together, but could we take a walk in the park or hang out at home and have coffee together. I was constructively homeless and couch surfing on and off for more than a year. I actually started going to church a lot; it was a safe place. I've never been super religious, but it was meditative and free. I also found counseling services through the church on a reduced fee basis and that honestly helped me so much. My therapist and I never talked about God or prayed together; we talked about my problems and getting through them. I wish I'd been more up for being outdoors and exercising: after turning things around I got really into fitness and I think that would have helped me so much because now it is great for my mood and keeping me upbeat.