Should I stay or should I go?

[Fluffydogs]

I recently came back to a job after leaving to go back to school. When I lived and worked here the last time all I was or had was my job and I hated living in a large city. Coming back to the city triggered really intense, nearly endless anxiety attacks, so bad I couldn't make it through work without sobbing. I immediately made a Dr appointment and got my medications adjusted to try and make things tolerable, but these things don't magically feel better overnight. Coming back and being this anxious has made me realize I want to be closer to my hometown where I can live a more rural life and see my family more than a few times a year. At the same time I'm unable to do the kind of work I do in a small town. Either way I have to give up something but should I give up my current career or do I give up time with my family and a peaceful life in the country?

[AXXES2]

i would keep working there earn enough money so your somewhat comfortable when u move back home that way if u cant get a job right away you will have some money to live off by for a while

[Blueruth]

No way am I answering that! It would be what I would do and I am not in your shoes. I think you should split a piece of paper in half. Label one column stay and one column go. Then list all the pros of going and all the pros of staying. I’m sure the answer will be clear.

[Fluffydogs]

Update: I quickly applied for jobs back home. Immediately got interviews and an offer. I thought if the offer was more money it would be an easy choice but I still feel stuck choosing between a career and my family. Choices are hard and I just feel stuck with absolutely no idea what to do. I feel sad and guilty either way...