Having been in your shoes in the early 90's I learned alot. When you get back on your feet, you may want to change your priorities a bit. Toys and expensive entertainment might be better put off until you have 3 to 6 months income put away for the tough times. I had 2 very lean years during a military move. Lots of beans and franks for meals. Since then I have learned to pay myself first and make plans for unemployment or tough times. It has worked wonders for me. Hope you recover much faster than I did.
Personal debt is waaaay high...
http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/
when it crashes who will be prepared.