I'm in mid 50's and type of job I've done for over 20 years, plus 5 years of schooling is in decline. Plus twice as many of us needed for existing jobs. It's tough to think of starting new career at this time.

Not to mention that after unemployment compensation, etc. runs out, I will have to hit up my retirement or kids' college funds. Most days I can hang in there, but I go through all kinds of emotions--anxiety, depression, frustration, etc.

Anyone else ever go through this at my age?

What did you do in terms of finding new job? I am fortunate to have lots of support from family, friends, therapist, psychdoc. So, issue is really more vocational, I suppose. Maybe I'm avoiding the emotions some of the time, too.