IT roles are no longer stable, AI has already started taking over and in another couple of years, majority of regular works will be taken over. This is the reason, I advised my son to not do a degree in Computer Science, which is a top most choice for everyone else. The current generation sees them as the most rewarding career, but they don't realize the mental stress it brings in, which will be very tough - they will expect programmers to understand what AI codes and implement them - doing the job for a decade will almost drain them out.
On the personal front, I think, everyone goes through some tough times, bring some positive vibes by doing meditation, yoga etc - everything will look positive then. I have gone through this for last 3-4 years, and now stopped chasing dreams and calm down my inner self and heal - a good sleep irrespective of everything is the measure of how you do....
RE: Grateful to be able to write here when my mind feels like it's overflowing with worry and insecurity