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I Can’t Continue My Studies, It’s Too Stressful

27 February, 2022
Q I’m a 24-year-old lost soul with no direction in life. I currently work a job that pays a little over minimum wage. College is not an option for me. A little bit about that, I’ve dropped out more times than I can count from various programs, and I won’t be going back to simply drop out again. The stress accompanied by studying and keeping up with deadlines is all too unbearable.

Although I do recognize the value of education, it’s not for me. Besides, I’ve already wasted enough years with that, so I moved on. Regarding passion or expanding on something I’m good at, believe me, I got nothing since I’m a full-blown introvert who grew up loathing school and wasting his time getting good at meaningless video games and binging YouTube videos. As for the only meaningful things I have left: my deen.

Alhamdulillah, I never falter in my prayers and regularly perform dua. It has remained the only constant in my life. And, this job that I’m not prepared to lose for another pointless endeavor. Bringing me to my question, is it acceptable to just succumb to this low standard of living?

This would mean giving up on marriage or in broader terms, building a family, but I believe I can manage to live the rest of my life on my own, so there shouldn’t be a problem. Thank you for your insight.

Answer

In this counseling answer:

You are not alone with the problem; we are not taught how to study but what to study.

There are methods of study that make learning less stressful. For example, if you organize the material well.

I would encourage you to study what you wish to study. Do not let fear prevent you.

Maybe you could take another job that pays better, or you might be able to move up. You have options, but you need to try.

There are married couples who are at college. Your situation does not prevent you from finding your wife.

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About Aisha Mohammad
Aisha has a PhD in psychology, an MS in public health and a PsyD. Aisha worked as a Counselor/Psychologist for 12 years at Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center in New York. She has worked with clients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, and OCD. She also facilitated support groups and provided specialized services for victims of domestic violence, HIV positive individuals, as well youth/teen issues. Aisha is certified in Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, Behavioral Management, Restorative Justice/ Healing Circles, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Confidentiality & Security. Aisha is also a Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Workshop facilitator. Aisha has a part-time Life Coaching practice in which she integrates the educational concepts of stress reduction, mindfulness, introspection, empowerment, self love and acceptance and spirituality to create a holistic healing journey for clients. Aisha is also a part of several organizations that advocates for prisoner rights/reentry, social & food justice, as well as advocating for an end to oppression & racism. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys her family, photography, nature, martial arts classes, Islamic studies, volunteering/charity work, as well as working on her book and spoken word projects.