Bee_buddybee's journey

I’m currently feeling overwhelmed in my job as a shift worker. I've been in this role for six years, and the rotating shifts have taken a toll on my mental health, which has been struggling with depression. I used to enjoy my work, but now it feels like a constant battle just to get out of bed and go in. The thought of facing another 12-hour shift is exhausting, and I dread going back every time I’m off. Despite my unhappiness, I’m hesitant to quit because I have a family to support and bills to pay. I know I could probably find another job quickly, thanks to some connections, but I’m just so drained that I don’t know if I have the energy to make that leap. I’ve been seeing a therapist, but it hasn’t helped much, and I feel isolated at work since we can’t listen to music anymore, which used to help me cope. I’m at a loss for what to do next. I want to leave this job, but the fear of not being able to pay my bills is holding me back. I’m really struggling to find a way forward.