I was barely getting things to work out and have a normal life as it was. Then I got a chronic illness and so now all my time goes into work and trying to maintain some semblance of physical health.
As such I have lost friends and lost contact with family. I really tried to keep it together and maintain my relationships for a year, but I just could not keep it going. And so I am now a hermit for what its worth. Life does feel easier, like I can manage my time better, but because we are social animals the mental health aspect is crushing.
I think the only way for me to solve this is to find part-time work. I'll be able to survive, but I havent been able to land a part time job in my industry. They are quite rare