Hi I know you probably don't want to here this from and old lady like me, but I know what your thinking. I know it is hard but I think you should continue school. Maybe you can sign up for independent studies (homeschool).Check your district office for programs. I am only saying this because I am struggling now to get my BA while raising my daughter by myself and working. It is really hard. I don't know your circumstance but maybe you can just think about it. Education is such an empowerment. And it offers you security for your future.I worked and went to school and rented a room at your age. I wish I did not have to do that. You should enjoying life and enriching your mind to prepare for your successful future. I am only saying this as a mom.I tell my daughter everyday how important school is and I, even though we are poor put money away for her school. Good luck whatever you decide

yeah i know :( i wanted to be a neurologist for the longest time because i'm good at it and i've got connections but i have really really crippling learning disabilities which are preventing me from doing as good as i need to in order to do that so i'm not rly sure how that's going to pan out-- i can barely walk into the class room without freaking out and i end up getting sent home every day anyway because my teachers trigger me and the loud noises trigger me and i'm not rly getting anything done-- day treatment is an ideal thing for me but it only lasts for three months-- then i'm going to ACT; so i probably won't be in school that much this year anyway :/ i really wish i didn't ahve to make a decision like this because i KNOW how important education is, i'm not just one of those stupid teenagers who go "FUK SCKOOL LOL I HAF A JOB LOLZ" i honestly want a good life for myself and schooling is beneficial for that but i can't do it right now i'm not stable enough

I'm a single mother of 4 beautiful girls i'm 38 and having left school at 15 getting trapped into a violent relationship left me not knowing who i was or what i was going to do in life, I'm a mature aged student struggling all the way but i'm getting there... I am now chosing to do a visual arts course for me, I'm taking a couple of years off to see where i want to be and do something for once that i have a passion for doing, I know how important getting a education is but in the same breath i also know how much more it is to sometimes take that break and let yourself heal for a while, ok you can always go back to studies age is not a barrier but if you run yourself into the ground in the process then what is an education then... I fully understand where you are comming from as long as you intend to one day continue your studies then all is not lost, you are the important one now your emotions and your well being, and what you want to do is all that counts if you need a break then take one i know well meaning people who will say no your education is more important well its not you are!!!! I wish you well in your decission take care of yourself ... xxxoooxxx luv lesley

If the abuse issues are overwhelming and you need to spend more time focusing on them and they are in the way of being successful at school, then i would either delay school or minimize the number of classes your are taking.

your profile says you are 16. are we talking college or high school. the first part of my comment was for college. if you are referring to high school it would be a mistake to drop out under any circumstances.

My education was delayed 20 years because of the abuse. my lack of education had held me back and was another victory for the abusers. I can't emphisis enough that there are a hundred reasons to stay in school and graduate. And it sounds like the abuse is the only thing holding you back.

there are a lot of ways of looking at this. if you need time to take care of yourself, then i say do it. But don't loose sight of getting an education. make it your second priority beyond the counseling and maybe you can think of counseling simple as a prerequisite for being successfull in school.

good luck and take care of yourself

Sounds like your doing an awful lot my advice to you is do one thing at a time then you will not risk failure oh course this is down to you what you chose to do first that is what's most important i suppose.

Hun, you do what you need to do to take care of yourself. I'm sure that you realize that school is important, but your sanity and well-being are, of course, of the utmost importance. Best Wishes :)

I'm really glad that you want to help yourself so bad. I'm not telling you either way what to do, but I'm just going to give you my advice. I'm 19 now, and I dropped out of school the end of my sophomore year. Let me tell you, that was THE WORST decision I have ever made in my life. I regret it every single day! I'm going back right now and getting a diploma, but it's not the same. If you feel that this is going to help you more than hurt you, more power to you! I just don't want you to regret this decision. Now, if you can't think or concentrate or learn anything because you need to get this out, I say go for it. Because your mental health is more important than school, especially if you can't learn anything while you're there anyway. That's all that I have to say and I wish you the best of luck whichever way you go. Stay strong and if you need to just talk, I'm here.

I dropped out of high school because I was in a really bad place in my life. I did go out and get my GED though. I don't care what anyone says, it's the exact same diploma you get if you walk in your cap and gown. After I also don't consider what I did as "dropping out". I didn't give up. I was just accepting my limitations and putting my physical and emotional health first. I really do understand what you're feeling. I wish you good luck with what all you decide to do next! You'll be in my prayers.