I went to university for 2 years. Why? Cause I was told that's what I should be doing. When I tried I got good grades, but the rest of the time it was C+'s or lower. I felt as if I was going through the motions.

I took time off of school (read dropped out) and got a min wage security job. Best thing I ever did. It showed me that I had to get off my ass and do well in school to get the kind of job I wanted in life. So, I searched for what really interested ME.

I found my way to a computer college. I was always good at math/problems solving and loved to screw around on the comp. I finished my studies with honours and landed myself a hell of a nice job (been doing it for 9.5 years).

From what you are saying, it sounds like you are in a similar situation to what I was. You're unhappy with what you're doing from all the pressure et al and it's affected your poker game (and many other things that you prob don't even realize).

If I were you, I'd take at least a year off and regroup. Do it now while you are young and it's easier to correct any mistakes.