I'm in my final year of a nursing degree with 8 months until I qualify and have had a major wobble over the past few weeks.
Training to be a nurse has been my dream for years and i know I'm v fortunate to be in this position however the combination of placements, academic work, 2 lovely DCs, running a home etc has got to me. I have a supportive DH who does his fair share of housework and yet I feel like I'm drowning - over the past year or so I have felt increasingly low and a few weeks ago, during my last placement I had a bit of a meltdown (thankfully I was at home when it happened) and truly felt as though I couldn't carry on with the course (not life).
I am about to start researching my dissertation topic and I just feel so anxious about it - I can't concentrate at all and feel panicky about the whole thing. On top of this we also have 2 other assignments, a presentation and another 12 week placement before we qualify and it just feels too much.
An option would be to not do the dissertation meaning, as I understand it) I would still get a degree and be able to qualify as a nurse however I wouldn't get the 'honours'.
WIBU to not even attempt the dissertation? Or will I regret it in the long run?
So as not to drip I have sought support from the university's support service, and my GP (around my low mood) and am awaiting a reply from my tutor for advice. Thanks in advance for any advice!