Got panic attack

Hey bud, hope you're doing well. Take care of yourself!

I'd suggest talking to the team and manager about it. Maybe take a small break over this weekend. Therapy would be the ideal approach.

If you feel you'd be able to do away with your current job, take a break, and rejoin in about 6 months, while trying to pursue a role, that'll be another approach.

All in all, take the best decision based on your gut and what you feel is right for you. More power to you!

I've been there and I'll tell you what I did.

Had a chat with my manager and HR and told them that the work has been messing with my mental health. I did not soften the blow. If anything, I made sure they understood what my days have been like. Went on a three week break. A weekend, a couple of days of break will not do any good. Take a long one , even if it is paid. In my case the HR understood the case and urged me to go on a break. During my break I had my work number off. Legit. No text, no calls. Either off or mute. I didn't open my chats to check anything. Didn't switch on my laptop once. I went back to reading during my break - something I really liked, talked to my friends, met them, learnt driving etc. Basically anything that brought me peace.

Before going on the break I had told the HR that I need a new role that allows me some breathing space. I kept pushing for it once I joined back and made it clear to my manager that I'll not be available after x hours and basically not work round the clock. I was lucky enough to move into a new role a month after I joined back and for the next 6 months - while the pace of the new role was slow I focussed on myself. Started working out and lost 10 kgs. Upskilled. Started therapy. The works. Once I was bored with this new role and moved into a bigger and challenging role with a healthier relationship with work and myself.

Hope this helps in some way. I didn't want to be prescriptive.

Jordan Peterson , he can be of help

Take a break bro. Your mental health is of upmost priority. Take a break, first take some time to rest and just chill. Then take some time to prepare if you need and apply for jobs. You will be jobless for 3-4 months maybe but it'll be worth it. You can get raise as well. A friend of mine took a break and was much more happy. Her mental health improved, she learned much more about her work, got 2-3 offers that she didn't like much and is happily looking for other offers

Ask a few questions

1. Is it you overthinking or the culture
2. Will taking a break help
3. If you do stay back do you foresee things improving over the next 4-6 months
4. Do you have enough savings to cover through expenses calculate everything utilities, investments, insurance premiums, taxes etc..

I went through something like this recently and eventually decided to quit. Do note the markets are tough right now (Depends on what role you're in) and you might also get anxious after a few weeks of being jobless so you'll have to be content with the decision you make.

Stay strong, talk to people and make a conscious decision