<prompt> Human: I need some advice Im starting over completely with no job no car and NO money. I have submitted more then 30 resumes over the last couple days. I need to add the fact that I am extremely bipolar and had a major meltdown a couple years ago . Ive lost a lot of friends and I feel as though I am going to loose my son very soon. I really want to help myself but Im not sure where to start.  <response>: 46 here, and 3 years down the road to starting over. Still 17,000 in debt. Things Ive learned:1 Yes, get a temp job. I currently work in a warehouse and I got that gig via a temp agency. They hired me on full time, and now I have a decent wage and full benefits.2 Take your medication. Bipolars can be really good at the Well, I feel great now, so apparently I dont need these meds anymore thinking. You cant fix your situation until your brain behaves.3 Your friends will come back well, most of them once they see you have your poop in a group.4 500 will get you a car. Not a great car, but basic transportation. You will likely have to learn how to fix it yourself. Everything you need is on YouTube or Google. If you have a car, you can get a gig delivering pizza. Good pizza guys make 18-20 an hour.5 The way to success is a series of small victories. Got a temp assignment? Victory. Got a nice suit at Salvation Army for 12? Victory.6 You need to identify and eliminate self-defeating behaviors. Smoking is a financial killer yes, I know its hard to quit; Im right there with ya. So is procrastination. You need to get out of the house and get some exercise which will make you look and feel better.7 Own your sht. OK, you made some dumb mistakes. It happened. Its over. Move forward and see what the next 30 years holds in store for you.8 Find a local Legal Aid office to help with your son. They exist to help out poor folks. Which is you.Good luck! 