Know that you are not alone. As I was reading your post I felt like you were inside my head and heart. These feelings are universal and plague many so do not beat yourself up over them. Sometimes it’s best to stop thinking and stop focusing on how poorly you may feel and just indulge in whatever it is you instinctually feel like doing at that moment. For me it can be watching an episode of Girls in my bed eating a bag of my favorite chips and allowing my life to just “be” in that moment. Try and remember to give yourself small breaks throughout the day.

I was also unemployed for 8 months and I was depressed and felt like I had zero direction – fast forward three years to present day and I am employed and would be categorized as a “busy” person. BUT those same feelings of being lost and lacking direction are still with me because I have not fully turned inward and I am still seeking direction and happiness from external situations. But at least I am aware of my thoughts and behavior – which is step 1 😉

Just remember that you’re not alone in these feelings and this is your path and it will lead you to wherever you need to be.