Hi @Powderfinger 
I'm sorry you are going through this and feeling so alone. I hear you for what it's worth.

I don't know what you are doing for money right now, but could I suggest you try accessing government support for a while to give yourself some time to recover from the breakdown of your relationship.

I feel that maybe this is not a good time to be job hunting with the pandemic and associated restrictions and your delicate mental and emotional state.

Idea 1 is to consider applying to Centrelink for the DSP or Sickness Benefit (if such a thing still exists) to tide you over until you are in better shape to get a job outside the home. I applied for DSP several years ago. My GP filled in the medical application forms with support of the MH professionals I was seeing at the time. Is this something you would be willing and able to do?

Idea 2 is to engage with the NDIS which, I believe provides a personal MH support worker as well as assistance in finding employment. I don't know anything more about it but think some forum members are familiar with the scheme and process. Or you could contact the NDIS office in your area if you feel up to it.

You mentioned that you had/have a business that you used to enjoy. Is this something you can see yourself working at again in the future?

With NDIS, or if you do receive financial support through Centrelink I believe you can do both. As your business earnings increase the government support is decreased etc. Again I'm not 100% sure about this.

These are just a couple of ideas I had and I wanted to share them with you. Unfortunately I am somewhat removed from the system having chosen to live out of town and off the grid for the past 2.5 years.

I wish you the best of luck with your healing process and your work and money issues.

Take care, RedHorse 🌹🐴