Throwing yourself into school may help you. I went to two semesters of CC after HS, and quit. I got married and did the housewife thing. I decided to go back to school last year, and just finished my 3rd semester last week. I could kick myself for not going back sooner, it was a ten year gap for me. On the other hand, I wouldn't have done as well if I had gone back before I was ready. My suggestion is give yourself till the drop with a W deadline, and if you just can't cope yet, drop before it will hurt your record. I'm betting that the anxiety of going back is not helping your confidence, but once you get into the swing of thing's you'll be happy you stuck with it.