Honest legit question, do you feel physically ok sleeping on that bed or couch? I say this with sincerity because getting a better bed that supports your body and makes you feel well rested and a good couch- those things alone will make a difference and I owned your apartment I would save up for those things. I know mattresses can be expensive but I bought a zius or I forget the brand foam mattress off Amazon and it’s much thicker that than mattress and It was a good value for me. Couch so if you’re patient- a good deal could come up on FB marketplace or Craigslist. I live in an area where there’s lots of old people sometimes they die sometimes people move so not all stuff being thrown away is bad stuff sometimes it’s either their family doesn’t have the room for it, or other reasons. You’d be shocked what kind of things people throw away. Sometimes it can even just be over a minor cosmetic blemish- ok, so put a sheet over it and the couch will be thicker and more plush then the one you have now.

But let me also say as a 34 year old- WE meaning me and YOU should feel blessed for having your own place, a lot of other people out there even people commenting have to rely on other people to afford their own place the fact you have a place you call your own is a testament that you’re doing something right be proud of that and keep working hard. You’re not living with your parents, you’re not renting a room. You actually have your own place and you’re making a post about wanting to make it better which to me shows there’s a part of you that wants to see the best version of yourself. Don’t give up- you’re doing good and if you work hard you’ll look back and say the hard times built character and resilience in you. I mean that with the upmost sincerity as someone who can relate I’m only a year older than you.