Did you know Sims 4 has certain low-tier items be less performant to ensure players buy more DLCs? Alsp I think early paychecks are smaller too, but that maybe art imitating life.
That said, theoretically it was harder to survive in 2.
I've been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for around twenty years, and what helps me out a lot is observing nature: Be outside, watch birds and other animals, how they live. This is always comforting, the life continues and our problems are transient. With that, I try being a bit more like a bird: enjoy others' company, take some sun, cackle a bit now and then.
Anyhow whatever way you find, realize that you are loved and cherished, you are important and we need you here. If you feel it's too much to handle, please call 988 or if you are abroad https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp.
If you live near a church, a mosque, or a site of prayer, I'm certain they will be willing to lend an ear with no compromise.
Whatever is going on, there is so much to see, taste and experience that eventually it will be worth it, please keep at it.
Overcomplicated for some can be the right mix for others, there are lots of niche games that take longer to explain than to play and are at the top of BGG.
Make board games and you will live forever*.
*As long as your boardgames exist.
Edit: This was supposed to be read as an inspirational post. If you read it otherwise, go back to the beginning and reread it, don't collect 200 dollars.
I don't think weeks mean the same thing in your language. Did you mean werks?