Purpledaisy, I second Blue's suggestion to look into state disability insurance rather than uneployment. It can be much more money. I did not realize until I read this post of yours that on top of all the stress you are in major debt. It must be really really tough for you. Please research state disability insurance and print out the forms. Determine what you would qualify for. Figure out what to do about your home business. Fill out your portion of the forms and make sure a p-doc's appt is lined up. Start that appt with the request to fill out p-doc's portion of the forms.