When I was 19 I dropped out of college and moved 1500 miles away. I was failing college, depressed, and abusing alcohol and pot. It wasn't a matter of intelligence, it was mental and emotional stuff. Previous to that I had functioned very well.

I made the move kind of in desperation but I think mainly to prove to my parents, who were pretty disappointed in me I thought, that I could be self sufficient, independent, and make it in the world. I succeeded for thirty years. At some point in my 20's I felt I had proven myself and didn't worry so much what my parents thought and it became about me and my goals. Don't get me wrong I had many struggles along the way but with the help of others sought help for my problems. I am 50 now and things are a bit different but that is a separate story.

I would advise to focus on your life and goals and prove to yourself....but I know how hard it is. Proving to my dad and gaining his approval was very important and motivated me. Not sure how healthy it really is though. I guess at that age its what we have to do is prove ourselves.