Has anyone talked to a therapist or professional about being unemployed? At this point I feel like it's making me depressed. Are there other unemployment support groups out there?

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🙋‍♀️ I started therapy again a month ago to deal with unemployment. After “ending” therapy a year ago. It’s definitely helped to put things in perspective.

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