For psychologists: what is the best approach to deal with an overwhelming amount of stress from all aspects of life on your own? can't afford therapy.

Dealing with stress: First, make sure you eat healthily and get at least 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Create a small group of reliable friends who will meet together regularly to hear and support each other. Find a type of exercise you'll enjoy enough to do regularly -- dancing, walking, hiking, yoga, etc. Daily meditation will help you stay aware and focused. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, ; street drugs.

Meditation Practice: Once a week in a group, daily or twice a day x20 minutes. Look at the book zen mind beginnners mind.

Find a support group: For the kinds of stress you are experiencing, locate a mental health clinic that offers a sliding scale for people who do not have insurance that have low income, speak to a minister at your church, some schools of psychology have clinics where their students train. Find a way to get help, you deserve it and do not have to stay overwhelmed or alone with the issues.