Where's The Escape Button When I Need It?

I have really been thinking about what direction my life is headed right now and I have come to the conclusion that the major part of my life - my job - is dragging me down more than helping me out. Yes, it is a regular paycheck, but at the price of my sanity and losing focus on the important things in life. Since I have started this job I have forgotten important dates (such as when bills were due) and put off things that would help me in the long run. I cannot continue in this. I need an escape. So, I am thinking about other options I can do that will not drive me insane as much as this job and give me the time I need to find something more along the lines of my fields of study. There needs to be some changes in the next few months in order for me to feel like I am doing something worthwhile with my life. Things are going to change - I'm going to make them!!!