How do I stay sane on unemployment?

[Anonymous]

I know it sounds dumb but I haven't been able to sleep and hardly have eaten the last 2 days after getting layed off. I dont want be in my apartment alone budgeting unemployment. However I also dont want to spend too much just in case I decide to wait this out and move again. I'm on every job board, had a recruiter reach out while I was employed still that is currently helping me. Even a former coworker has connections to a company 15 minutes away and I may have a little hope on getting back in the game in a month so unemployment won't be needed. Overall I am confident but terrified at the same time. I'm contemplating taking my pet back to my parents and regrouping so I have some support but I'm scared to tell them.

[BCRanger10]

As far as telling your parents, both about getting laid off and needing support, there's nothing to worry about. People get laid off all the time and talking through things can help to at least keep things in perspective.

Now were you already looking for a new job?

[Asker]

I was not but had 2 recruiters give me calls about openings offering more money if I were to land one of them. I declined cause I thought the reup/raise would be higher after 1 year loyalty. Well slow season came and I what cut from the team. Now I am in the pool for jobs that I was called for 2 weeks ago hoping my coworkers connection can be a little help.

[TrueConfection]

Look for a job
Volunteer
Sign up for a class

[TrueConfection]

Sorry... This new layout hid half of your details. I only saw up to not wanting to stay in your apartment.

[TrueConfection]

Volunteering might actually be helpful in gaining paid employment. You never know who you'll meet.