social work is definitely a field to go into if you want financial security, you can get a job anywhere, but it is a demanding one for course work I was severely mentally ill and unmedicated when I went to social work school and it was very difficult for me. I don't know how I made it out alive. but I am so glad I did because my job is so rewarding. now I am going back for my masters degree as a mft. im scared, but it is what I want. you have a lot of pressure on you and experiencing anxiety doesn't make it any easier for you. you just have to take it one step at a time and look at the long term goal. your future and that babys future. as for motivation,,,as one of my teachers was fond of telling me...a B is all you need, don't kill yourself.