I'm an RN with attention and retention issues but thankfully I'm getting so much better now that I'm off the Beta.
Looked into a career change when I was sure I could not be an in charge RN any more (and was dangerous being so). But in reality, if I couldn't nurse, I don't think I could do anything reliably. Went to an employment agency with little luck. I would drop 75% salary and be learning a new job.
I've taken the best part of the last 5 months off. Now that I'm on copax and feeling SO much better, i've started back in work and loving it. When I can manage it, I'll work. If not, I won't. (Agency work is great)
It's been really scary and threatening to my independence to be thinking of changing career/job. I'm just pleased I can pick up again.
Something will come your way. Even if it's nothing. Sometimes a break can be good.