I am 32 years old and have been unemployed for a year and a half. I'm about to collapse. What if there is no income and no friends?

First of all, I understand your current predicament and feelings. Unemployment, no income and lack of social support are all very difficult situations. However, don't give up hope. Here are some suggestions that I hope will help you:

Look for job opportunities: You can find suitable job opportunities through various channels, such as searching on recruitment websites, asking friends, family members and former colleagues, or attending job fairs. At the same time, you can also consider expanding your career field or learning some new skills to improve your employment competitiveness.

Seek social support: If you feel lonely and depressed, you can try to find some social support, such as joining community groups, participating in volunteer activities and participating in social activities. You can also try to join some interest groups, such as fitness, painting and music, so that you can make some like-minded friends.

Seek psychological support: If you feel depressed, anxious or insomnia, you can seek professional psychological support, such as psychological counseling and psychotherapy. These services can help you relieve emotional stress, improve your self-awareness and problem-solving ability.

Cultivate self-growth: unemployment is also an opportunity for self-growth. You can use this time to learn some new skills, read some good books and exercise, which can help you improve your self-awareness and growth.

Finally, I want to remind you not to give up hope, the difficulty is temporary. You can try different methods to solve problems, and believe that you have the ability to overcome difficulties and move towards a better future.