I'm not going to start a 'my life was worse than you' competition :-)
However, I've been in pretty dire situations and managed to dig myself out, sometimes with the help of services and institutions that are set up to help.
My parents moved around a lot when I was a child, they also split up regularly. So, in order to go to one school for two years to do my A Levels, I left home and lived in a variety of hostels and with friends. I managed to get good grades and get accepted for university. Because my parents weren't interested I had to support myself and work, part time and full time throughout my three year degree. I also have SAD and needed medication throughout.
However, I made use of all the services available to me from my GP to the Student Union. I worked hard enough to get a good reputation at the temping agencies so was always almost able to get work when I needed it. Because, I had a goal - to get a good enough degree to get myself out of the hole my parents had put me in and to build a stable life which wasn't anything like theirs.
I did well enough that I was able to put a deposit on a flat when I left Uni - though I wasn't able to afford any furniture for two years.
So, it may help you if you work out what resources and skills you have personally, what resources you can use (doctors, statutory bodies, charities) and what you are aiming at. Set small targets to start with, don't overreach yourself and use everything and everyone's help you can - once you are on your feet again you can pay them back or help others as a thank you.
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However, I've been in pretty dire situations and managed to dig myself out, sometimes with the help of services and institutions that are set up to help.
My parents moved around a lot when I was a child, they also split up regularly. So, in order to go to one school for two years to do my A Levels, I left home and lived in a variety of hostels and with friends. I managed to get good grades and get accepted for university. Because my parents weren't interested I had to support myself and work, part time and full time throughout my three year degree. I also have SAD and needed medication throughout.
However, I made use of all the services available to me from my GP to the Student Union. I worked hard enough to get a good reputation at the temping agencies so was always almost able to get work when I needed it. Because, I had a goal - to get a good enough degree to get myself out of the hole my parents had put me in and to build a stable life which wasn't anything like theirs.
I did well enough that I was able to put a deposit on a flat when I left Uni - though I wasn't able to afford any furniture for two years.
So, it may help you if you work out what resources and skills you have personally, what resources you can use (doctors, statutory bodies, charities) and what you are aiming at. Set small targets to start with, don't overreach yourself and use everything and everyone's help you can - once you are on your feet again you can pay them back or help others as a thank you.