I'm sorry to hear you're in this situation, I know it can be draining and can create a feeling of restlessness.
Try making a list of all the ways the job is supporting you right now even if the job itself is not what you want right now.
For example, you mentioned that your job offers really great healthcare, and that is a solid way the job is supporting you.
Though you don't feel engaged in the work, can you identify skills or experience that you're gaining from it so that you can spark engagement?
This will also help you assess the situation with data rather than assumptions and help you figure out what you want to do next. It will also give your mind a way to reconnect to the work and find engagement in the work until you're ready to make a decision (if any what you want to do about your situation).
When you get stuck thinking about all the things that drain you, it's only going to keep you in that loop and it will get stronger. But, if you can shift your thought and focus to something that is engaging and motivating, your feelings will follow and it will break the loop that you're stuck in. I hope this helps!
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