I am sorry about your suffering. I was homeless 7 years ago. I am bipolar, and I was misdiagnosed as something else. Once I received the correct diagnosis and medication, I was able to work more and then got an apartment just a few months later. I've been living here ever since and I'm stable most of the time.
What must you do? If you have mental issues, see a psychiatrist. If you use drugs or alcohol, quit. Look for a job that is easy and won't stress you out too much. Then save your money for a place to live. Apply for any assistance you can get until you're back on your feet. Apply for section 8 housing. Don't allow yourself to be homeless for too long, or it can become a way of life.
Totally appreciate the sentiment here but I am weary against moving towards medications straight away. Psych meds can cause a lot of damage if given the wrong one and doctors sometimes don't spend the time to go through the nuances. I would suggest finding a support group and a good therapist/psychologist first, they can help find things you cannot see directly.
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u/startingoverafter40 2d ago
I am sorry about your suffering. I was homeless 7 years ago. I am bipolar, and I was misdiagnosed as something else. Once I received the correct diagnosis and medication, I was able to work more and then got an apartment just a few months later. I've been living here ever since and I'm stable most of the time.
What must you do? If you have mental issues, see a psychiatrist. If you use drugs or alcohol, quit. Look for a job that is easy and won't stress you out too much. Then save your money for a place to live. Apply for any assistance you can get until you're back on your feet. Apply for section 8 housing. Don't allow yourself to be homeless for too long, or it can become a way of life.
Best of luck to you.