Taonuviel -- I'd like to add another 2-cents (which is all it's worth, grin) to the "drop out of school" debate.

When I left school bec. of depression, I got a job in newspaper. Tried several times to go back over the years, but was so absorbed in my work that it crowded out p/t school, so I continued to withdraw from classes I'd enrolled in.

Finally -- after 22 years -- I returned as an undegraduate, f/t. I got so much more out of my studies -- in communication -- bec. of my experience than some younger students, who were just so burned out on school after K-12. I continued right on to graduate school, and the burn-out rate for the younger students was high. I felt sorry for some of them, bec. they seemed to be working to fulfill parents' or society's expectations, rather than their own. There were a number of middle-aged folks like me, and my last therapist got her degree in middle-age, too, and we were in agreement that waiting -- for the right person -- can make school even better.

I'm am NOT urging you to drop out. Just seconding the idea that it is not irresponsible nor should you feel guilty or put any blame on yourself should you decide to drop some or all classes for the time being.

It all depends on where your heart is and what your needs are right now. If your need is to finish, I hope you will find the support your you need at your school.

Stay well.

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