I know exactly how you feel. I run my own little fursuit business, and decided to quit because I just couldn't take the server depression it gave me seeing so many other great makers work.
The stress was terrible on me. I'm really just making premades now as I still love making them.

I wish I knew some saving tips. Autumn fallings has been my dream maker for a few years, but I had to that dream go. Now I find a new maker I like and they may not be taking as many commissions now and I'm like, don't do this to me wait till I can save up.

There's actually some art pieces I've been wanting to get from you? Since I really love your style. But I was wanting to see about prices first to make sure I have enough? The pieces I've been thinking of may take a good bit of work lol.

I guess we should both start comparing to our old work instead. That might make us feel better. There are many people who I want to commission for a suit, but saving is a bit of a challenge when you're paid little and have a lot of bills.

What kind of art were you after?
my prices can be found here https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7356301/

That's kinda what I try to do now, and I can understand.

I was thinking about a detailed painting, as well as a big picture with all my characters which would be like 14-15. >~<

okie dokie, why don't you note me with the details and I can let you know how much it'd be :)

Economics 101, everything you do/ buy has a trade-off. Find something you either do or spend money on now that you can sacrifice in favor of this want. The name of the game is budgeting.

What about someone like me who doesn't have a job and can't really get one, so I don't really have money to spend on things anyways? Like, not having anything so there's nothing to cut out?

Pray.

I suppose I can always cut back on going out :)
cheers