Tips for living alone?

I may need to live alone this year and it causes me anxiety. I don't mind a few days alone, sure. But to live permanently alone kind of scares me. I have PTSD so I'm really wary of Little sounds, I'm overly hyper vigilant on my surroundings, so I fear an intruder, if they knowing I live alone. I am scraping by financially so I'm not sure how I can afford rent living alone... I would like to get disability ( I have very chronic PTSD) to help me but I know they deny you several times. So I feel helplessbut I'm really needing to not live anymore in my current place/space. Any tips living alone?

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Cigarguy · 41-45, M

Maybe get a pet, a lot of people seem to think a cat is a great pet....... I have one you can have lol 😆

Keep calming music on when you are alone. Or a favorite tv show. Keep your area well light and maybe get a cheap camera or ring for your doors. Make your favorite place in the house feel safe and go there when you feel a little anxious. Heated blankets help too.