1. You are not alone. I went through long-term unemployment from 2001-2004. It didn't make me a better person. It stomped my ass into little pieces of hamburger meat and made me depressed, angry and miserable.
2. Tell your partner/friends/family and ACCEPT THEIR SUPPORT. Can't stress this enough. I made the mistake of pushing people away when I was down, and that made things worse.
3. Get all the benefits you can - unemployment insurance, foodstamps, temporary assistance, everything. No need to be ashamed, we pay for this stuff with our taxes anyway.
4. Credit card payments and other forms of debt: decide what you can afford and what is essential, and what is not. Whatever you do, DON'T pile up debt, it will come back to haunt you later.
5. Apply for degree programs or other education.
6. This sounds crazy, but... keep on gaming. Videogames were a lifesaver for me, they kept me going. I know prices can be high, but there are plenty of used games and bargains out there.
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