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Very familiar sentiments in the above posts. I had been an investigator with the AFP for 21 years when I suddenly realised I had had enough of dealing with the stresses of carrying guns, dealing with drunks, and especially not being able to spend time with the family ...... it was time for a major change. For me the source of my unhappiness was my work, so I resigned and have never regretted it.
The greatest support you will get is from your family but only if they know how you feel. Work to me for the next 15 years was just something I did so I could enjoy the rest of the time with my children and wife sailing, skiing, diving and travelling. The only thing that really matters is time spent with your family.
I spent 2 hours today snoozing on the couch with my 11 month old granddaughter asleep on my chest, two of the best hours of my life !!!
I too suggest that you talk to your family and to your GP but seems to me that your work is the biggest source of discontentment, the other issues may well resolve themselves if you change direction in your work. If your work situation allows you to take time off (leave without pay) to try something else, you will have the ability to return should you wish..
One thing I realised very quickly was that the high income was not such a necessity for happy enjoyable life, we quickly adjusted to the difference in wages and in fact enjoyed the change from restaurant meals to BBQs and Bush Breakfasts.
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