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New here referred from suicide hotline
Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 6, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
I would greatly appreciate that.
My name is cody have a wife and a daughter with another kiddo on the way. We are very much stuck on what to do about our housing situation due to my wife lost her job the last time she got pregnant. We barely make it by and are debating on moving back in with my parents but that comes with its own issues and worry about my mental health due to id lose being able to do my hobbies as well. Over the past few days I kept feeling hopeless then yesterday it got really down hopelessness and reached out to the hotline.
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@cody123567890 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Keeping your mental health can really be a challenge in any circumstances, and adding in uncertainty of housing and employment simply adds to the stress! I'm glad you are reaching out.
The support of your family is so important. You mentioned moving in with relatives may not be a good option. Are your hobbies such that you could do them in another location?
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Congratulations on your family and a new little one on the way.
You're wise to recognize that maintaining your mental health is an essential foundation to being a good parent and supportive partner, and to work towards solutions to help with stable housing.
I'm tagging fellow members @jenatsky @brandysparks @gingerw to join this discussion too, as they may have tips to share.
While we give others a chance to jump in, I'm wondering if you've heard of
- FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/
It's a site and search to find things like social work support, financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost services. All you have to enter is your Zip code. A social worker can help with housing for example.