55 yo male, Type 2, hbp, lifelong deep depression, eating disorder for 45 years—should I quit my job to focus on my health for a year? I've proved I can't work 55+ hours a week and win my health battles.

I know there are a lot of feelings both ways about leaving a job to spend a year to focus on one's health. I'm at the point in my life where I feel "fat, sick, and nearly dead" some days, and I hate the idea of continuing my job (which I love and am very successful at, by the way) while I continue to fail at everything related to my health.
Has anyone quit their job to focus on their health? If so, could you share your story? Among other things, I'm concerned at 55 yo that I might not get hired again if I return to the job market in 12 months. My wife is concerned I'll quit my job and just do nothing every day, which makes me realize I need a written plan before even thinking about doing this. Anyone have a written plan they could share? Daily exercise would obviously be one component, and so would a lot of chicken broth and salads and none of the foods that have brought me to this point in my life. Obviously, I don't blame the food. I blame myself, as I should. I've had a lifetime bad relationship with food.

Thanks for any help or advice.

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