like a lot of the world, my mental health has not been as stable as i'd like it to be lately. i recently changed jobs, hoping it'd be a fresh start and help me turn a corner. this job was also a pivot as far as my role and my department, although it was related to my previous industry. unfortunately the job is not at all right for me - i'm overwhelmed in a way that is hard for me to articulate and miss the responsibilities i previously had and i want to course correct sooner than later. 

i have amazing friends in my industry, and a few of these friends have already referred me to new opportunities, in line with what i'd like to be doing. these conversations have started, with a few phone interviews today and tomorrow, and seem encouraging, but nothing is guaranteed yet. i am in an industry that is on demand and hear from recruiters often, so i am hopeful it will not take long to get back into a role that i enjoy again, even if the referrals do not pan out. 

here's where i need advice: the new job is very deadline-centric and has long hours. i do not have the energy to job hunt at the end of the day right now, and i know i don't intend on staying here, so i am wasting their time and my time taking on projects that i cannot see through. i am losing control of my mental health and feel like i need time to get my feet under me. my partner can pay our bills, we have a comfortable savings account, and my partner thinks i should leave asap to have them look for my replacement sooner than later + so i can focus on my mental health, managing the anxiety and unburying myself from the overwhelm, and devote time to applying to jobs i do want. 

has anyone been in a position where they've taken time off for their mental health? how did it go? i know it's a risk, and i think it's one worth taking, but i also know my anxiety is screaming at me recently and it's hard to make big decisions when you're spiraling. 

crossposting because i'm not totally sure if this is where it belongs or if it will be seen.