Purlple Daisy, I understand where you're coming from. I went through a similar time last fall, and when I went back to work, it actually didn't work out. I hope your return to work is better, and I believe it can be, but if it isn't, don't despair, something will work out. For me more time off was definitely the answer in the short term.

I also find it hard to impose structure on my day when it doesn't happen from external sources, however I believe we sometimes need periods of no structure. Your job sounds like it might not provide enough structure.

I see no reason you can't pursue your writing projects and still hold some type of "day job" in the meantime. Are any of your writing projects potential sources of income in the short term (as opposed to bestseller novels and such)? I think as long as you have multiple irons in the fire (but not a giant number of them), you are doing well for yourself.

I wish you all the best!