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I'll just start by saying that like greggcarson I'm 20 but I'm in my first year of university.

I ended up dropping out of high school during my last semester because I was in the middle of a major depression and I couldn't get out of bed anymore. I spent about two years getting myself together and figuring out what I would even be interested in taking. I don't regret taking the time at all, I'm in a way better place now than I was.

I definitely agree with the advice that's been given, if you feel you might need a year off take it. Use the time to get your problems under control and to figure out where you want your life to go. Like amikaligula said learning some good coping mechanisms will make your eventual transition into university life a hell of a lot easier. The only way you'll lose momentum is if you let yourself.