I usually don't remember my dreams when I wake up. If you mean follow your dreams, like things you want to do or be in life, I always wanted to be a professional singer/musician and I actually got to do it for 5 years. I never became rich and famous like I used to want to be, but I did get paid to do something I loved.

Jon,
Can u move to a studio or efficiency apartment?

Yes. I have way more bad days than good. Especially lately. I'm behind on my rent and got an eviction notice and a court date. I just noticed today that my roof has holes in it the size of a grapefruit and I have no money until my disability check comes. The shit is really hitting the fan right now. But somehow, we get through the tough times.

I don't think you're a lost cause @A MyDepressionTeam Member. I think we all can have a decent life even if our hopes and dreams have been shattered and our lives are a mess. I've lost everything because of alcoholism and some really bad decisions and have had to basically start my life over when I was in my 20's. I'm in a position where I may have to do it again in my 50's. I'm not quite as strong and resilient as I was when I was younger. And my depression and anxiety, as well as my health, is quite a bit worse than it was back then. But I always try to have hope. Somehow things end up okay. Not great or ideal, but okay. I've also had several near-death experiences due to overdoses of alcohol and drugs trying to self-medicate and escape from what I now know is mental illness. So I am grateful for everyday that I wake up no matter how shitty my life may be at times. I have a roof over my head. I have a car to get where I need to go. And even though my mom is gone I still have my dad. He's not all that great at emotional support and doesn't really understand or believe what I have is a mental illness. But he's always been there when I needed something and helps me financially. I am truly grateful for the little that I have because it's more than I've had at other times in my life and there are others who are much less fortunate than I am.

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Yes but unfortunately I don't have an endless supply of cash 😂🤣